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Senior Estimator
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 75,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West End, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Bennett & Game Recruitment are working in partnership with a well-established and reputable specialist contractor to recruit a Senior / Lead Estimator. This is a key role within the business, responsible for leading estimates across demolition and construction projects, with a focus on complex groundworks, civils, and concrete structures.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Preconstruction Director and will take a lead role in managing multiple tenders, ensuring commercially sound and competitive submissions that align with the company's strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates in line with company procedures.
Develop and mentor junior estimators within the team.
Identify opportunities and risks throughout the tendering process.
Collaborate with the Bid Manager and Planner to develop tender methodology and strategy.
Produce clarifications and exclusions to accompany pricing documents.
Liaise with site teams to ensure estimates reflect current methods and costs.
Present estimates and key assumptions at internal adjudication meetings.
Support client negotiations and amend authority documentation as required.
Manage tender handovers and provide ongoing commercial support to project delivery teams.
Maintain clear documentation for estimating processes and adjudications.
Play a key role in developing win strategies alongside operational and preconstruction teams.Key Relationships:
Estimating & Preconstruction Team
Operations / Delivery Teams
Supply Chain PartnersRequirements:
Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar estimating role within civil engineering or construction.
Proven background in groundworks, civils, and concrete frame structures.
Demonstrable experience leading tenders up to £50m in value.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and estimating software.
Commercially astute with the ability to balance feasibility and profitability in submissions.
Experience with demolition and construction projects in Central London.Remuneration & Benefits:
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
Company pension contribution
Private medical insurance
Clear career progression with a forward-thinking contractorBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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