Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager

North West | Building Contractor | Refurbishment & Fit-Out

Projects up to £5m | Healthcare & Education

I’m working with an established North West building contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager to join its pre-construction team.

The business delivers refurbishment and fit-out projects ranging from smaller works through to around £5m, predominantly across Healthcare, Education and other public-sector environments. Many schemes are delivered within live environments, with a growing workload secured through public-sector frameworks and repeat client relationships.

This is a senior position suited to somebody who can take ownership of tenders while also contributing to the development of the estimating function and wider pre-construction team.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

Managing tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover

Reviewing and interpreting tender documentation

Carrying out site surveys and compiling accurate tender information

Measurement and scheduling of construction works

Preparing procurement strategies and tender programmes

Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations

Pricing direct works from first principles, including labour, plant and materials

Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders

Managing tender queries, RFIs and clarifications

Preparing for and attending bid settlements and tender adjudications

Producing clear tender baselines and supporting documentation

Ensuring an effective handover to the commercial and operational teams

Building and maintaining strong supply-chain relationships

Supporting framework opportunities and bid submissions where required

Managing and mentoring junior estimators and apprentices

Developing and improving estimating systems and processes

Supporting resource, progression and succession planning within the department

Working closely with the management team to support the business's longer-term growth plans

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

Around 10+ years' estimating experience within the construction industry

A BSc/HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline

Strong experience within general contracting, refurbishment and/or fit-out

Experience pricing projects within Healthcare, Education or public-sector environments would be advantageous

Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Strong first-principles estimating capability

Excellent understanding of construction tender documentation

Strong Excel and general IT skills

Experience managing or mentoring other members of an estimating team

Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to identify both risk and opportunity

Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills

Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the North West

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit contractor that places real emphasis on quality, collaboration and long-term relationships.

The company offers a supportive working environment where people are trusted to do their jobs, encouraged to develop and able to maintain a genuine work/life balance.

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days' holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Medicash scheme

Potential opportunity for future shareholding, subject to qualifying service

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Genuine opportunity to influence and develop the estimating function

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager looking for a role with a well-established North West contractor delivering varied projects across Healthcare, Education and the public sector, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.