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Senior Estimator

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 75,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Expire in: 17 days

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
LeisureThe 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 environmentIf 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

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