Senior Estimator - Main Contractor

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd • Permanent • Remote (Solihull, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • £90k - £100k / year • 16h ago

Senior Estimator

Midlands | Tier 1 Main Contractor | Major Projects | £90,000 - £100,000 + Outstanding Package | Flexible Working

Ready to price the projects that define skylines?

We're recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading Tier 1 main contractors for an experienced Senior Estimator to join their Midlands pre-construction team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly respected contractor delivering some of the UK's largest and most prestigious construction projects. If you thrive on complex tenders, major schemes and working alongside industry-leading professionals, this could be the role you've been waiting for.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you'll play a key role within an established pre-construction team, taking ownership of competitive tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.

You'll be involved in bidding for a diverse portfolio of major construction projects, typically valued at £50 million and above. The larger and more technically challenging the project, the better.

Working closely with Bid Managers, Design Managers, Planning teams, Commercial teams and the wider operational business, you'll help secure landmark projects across the Midlands and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the estimating process on major construction tenders
Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates from first principles
Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Managing supply chain enquiries and subcontractor pricing
Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities
Producing detailed pricing documents and tender reports
Working collaboratively with pre-construction, design and operational teams
Supporting bid presentations and client negotiations where required
Helping develop winning tender strategies on high-value projects

About You

Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or an experienced Estimator ready to step up
Strong background working for a Tier 1 or large regional main contractor
Experience pricing major construction projects, ideally £50 million+
Excellent understanding of modern construction methods and procurement routes
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a collaborative pre-construction team
Able to work effectively under tender deadlines while maintaining accuracy

Highly Desirable

Experience using Conquest and/or EValuate estimating software would be a distinct advantage.

What's On Offer

£90,000 - £100,000 basic salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Performance bonus
Company car or car allowance
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Ongoing training and professional development
Genuine long-term career progression within one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors
Opportunity to work on some of the Midlands' largest and most prestigious construction projects

Interested?

If you're looking to join a business where you'll work on complex, high-profile projects alongside some of the best professionals in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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