Senior Estimator
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 18 September 2026
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Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of opportunities, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction and commercial function.
The Role
As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in securing new work and supporting the company's continued growth. Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial and operational teams, you will be responsible for developing competitive and commercially robust tenders across a range of specialist construction packages.Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the preparation of tenders from enquiry through to submission
* Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes of work
* Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates
* Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
* Developing project-specific procurement strategies
* Identifying commercial and value-engineering opportunities
* Producing detailed tender breakdowns and pricing documentation
* Reviewing construction methodologies and identifying efficient solutions
* Working closely with the operational team to develop buildable and competitive proposals
* Attending tender interviews and client meetings
* Supporting negotiations and post-tender clarifications
* Managing multiple tenders simultaneously
* Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
* Monitoring market conditions, labour costs, materials and supply-chain pricing
* Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the project delivery team
Ideally, you will have:
* Proven experience estimating within groundworks, civils, RC frame or structural construction
* Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and sequencing
* Experience pricing projects from initial enquiry through to contract award
* Excellent understanding of subcontractor and supply-chain procurement
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills
* Strong negotiation and communication abilities
* The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation
* Experience working on projects ranging from several million pounds upwards
* The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with operational and commercial teams
* A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and developing competitive tenders
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that has developed significant expertise across groundworks, civils and reinforced concrete construction, while continuing to expand its presence across the UK and Europe.
* The company's project portfolio includes major residential and commercial developments, as well as a growing presence in the data-centre sector. Recent and current projects include data-centre schemes in the Netherlands and Denmark, alongside major UK RC frame and groundworks projects.
* The scale and complexity of the work provides the successful Senior Estimator with the opportunity to price a diverse range of specialist construction projects rather than focusing on one particular type of scheme.
* The Opportunity For the right Senior Estimator, this is an opportunity to join a business with an ambitious growth strategy and a strong project pipeline, while playing a key role in winning the work that will underpin its continued expansion
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of opportunities, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction and commercial function.
The Role
As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in securing new work and supporting the company's continued growth. Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial and operational teams, you will be responsible for developing competitive and commercially robust tenders across a range of specialist construction packages.Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the preparation of tenders from enquiry through to submission
* Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes of work
* Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates
* Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
* Developing project-specific procurement strategies
* Identifying commercial and value-engineering opportunities
* Producing detailed tender breakdowns and pricing documentation
* Reviewing construction methodologies and identifying efficient solutions
* Working closely with the operational team to develop buildable and competitive proposals
* Attending tender interviews and client meetings
* Supporting negotiations and post-tender clarifications
* Managing multiple tenders simultaneously
* Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
* Monitoring market conditions, labour costs, materials and supply-chain pricing
* Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the project delivery team
Ideally, you will have:
* Proven experience estimating within groundworks, civils, RC frame or structural construction
* Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and sequencing
* Experience pricing projects from initial enquiry through to contract award
* Excellent understanding of subcontractor and supply-chain procurement
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills
* Strong negotiation and communication abilities
* The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation
* Experience working on projects ranging from several million pounds upwards
* The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with operational and commercial teams
* A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and developing competitive tenders
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that has developed significant expertise across groundworks, civils and reinforced concrete construction, while continuing to expand its presence across the UK and Europe.
* The company's project portfolio includes major residential and commercial developments, as well as a growing presence in the data-centre sector. Recent and current projects include data-centre schemes in the Netherlands and Denmark, alongside major UK RC frame and groundworks projects.
* The scale and complexity of the work provides the successful Senior Estimator with the opportunity to price a diverse range of specialist construction projects rather than focusing on one particular type of scheme.
* The Opportunity For the right Senior Estimator, this is an opportunity to join a business with an ambitious growth strategy and a strong project pipeline, while playing a key role in winning the work that will underpin its continued expansion