Job Description:

Senior Estimator

Up to £85,000 + Excellent Package + Hybrid Working

Coventry / West Midlands

Established Regional Main Contractor

Projects up to £40m

Are you an experienced Senior Estimator looking to join one of the Midlands' most respected construction contractors?

Due to continued growth and a strong secured workload, this long-established regional contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen its successful Pre-Construction team.

Offering a competitive salary of up to £85,000, an excellent benefits package and hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values work-life balance, career development and long-term progression.

The Company

Our client is an established regional contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the Midlands.

With decades of success behind them, they have built long-term relationships with both public and private sector clients and continue to enjoy sustained growth through repeat business and negotiated work.

Their projects typically range from £5 million to £40 million across a variety of sectors including:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Commercial
• Residential
• Extra Care
• Industrial
• Leisure

The Role

Working within an experienced Pre-Construction team, you will take responsibility for managing tenders from initial enquiry through to successful project handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Producing detailed analytical estimates and cost plans.
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Preparing bills of quantities and pricing preliminaries.
• Identifying project risks and opportunities throughout the tender process.
• Carrying out value engineering exercises to maximise value for clients.
• Attending tender adjudication meetings and presenting estimates to senior management.
• Liaising with the commercial, design and operational teams to ensure buildability and programme considerations are incorporated.
• Supporting post-tender negotiations with clients and consultants.
• Providing a thorough handover to the construction team following successful project awards.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a main contractor.
• Experience pricing new build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of subcontractor procurement and supply chain management.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A collaborative approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using estimating software alongside Microsoft Office.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £85,000
• Hybrid working
• Car allowance
• Company pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Stable pipeline of secured projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're an experienced Senior Estimator looking to join a highly respected regional contractor that offers an excellent culture, hybrid working and genuine long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.