Estimator / Senior Estimator

Warden Construction Ltd; Kirkham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth

Inclusive working environment

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Warden Construction Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator to join our preconstruction team at Birchwood, with occasional travel to Kirkham.

You will lead tender submissions across single and two-stage projects, supporting clients and design teams, and mentoring junior staff while driving estimating processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating, tendering or preconstruction across procurement routes.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong cost planning, tendering, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders and preconstruction information per client requirements.
• Use estimating software to produce estimates, quantities and tender docs.
• Manage commercial, contractual, financial, supply chain and risk elements.
• Attend site visits and support tenders and new business opportunities.
• Continually improve estimating processes and information control.
• Work with clients and design teams to develop briefs, cost plans and tender info.
• Support surveys, preconstruction programmes and planning requirements.
• Manage preconstruction timescales with internal and external teams.
• Attend tender interviews and meetings, representing the business.
• Mentor junior team members through development programmes.

Job description

Who We Are

At Warden we believe in Building Something Greater. We’re not here just to build, but to deliver outstanding construction projects that help to improve lives and communities. We operate across the North West with a strong presence in public sector delivery of new build and refurbishment projects in education, blue light, further education, public and leisure buildings, healthcare and maintenance supported by private sector commercial, specialist residential and industrial schemes. We’re looking for people who personify our values of quality, continuous improvement, growing people and delivering social value. In return, we offer a great working environment where our people are rewarded fairly, looked after properly, and supported to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Estimator / Senior Estimator

We are looking for an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator to join our preconstruction team. Reporting directly to the Managing/Preconstruction Director, you will take responsibility for preparing and managing tender submissions across single stage, two stage, framework and negotiated tenders. This role covers a wide range of construction procurement routes, including traditional contracts, bespoke contracts and design and build projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused construction professional who can lead tendering activity, work collaboratively with clients and design teams, and support the continued development of estimating processes and junior team members. This position will be primarily based at our Birchwood location with occasional travel to our Kirkham office and tender sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and submit tenders and preconstruction information in line with client requirements and company systems such as ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001.
• Use estimating software and IT systems to produce estimates, quantities, and tender documentation.
• Manage commercial, contractual, financial, supply chain and risk elements throughout the tendering process.
• Attend site visits and work with clients, colleagues and management to support tenders and new business opportunities.
• Continually improve estimating processes, procedures, and tender information control.

Two Stage, Negotiated and Preconstruction Duties

• Work with clients, project managers, and design teams to develop briefs, feasibility studies, cost plans, and tender information.
• Support surveys, preconstruction programmes, methodology, logistics, planning requirements, and third-party processes.
• Manage preconstruction timescales and work collaboratively with internal and external teams to meet project targets.
• Attend tender interviews, presentations, and meetings, representing the business professionally.
• Support and mentor junior team members through personal development programmes.

About You

• Experienced in construction estimating, tendering or preconstruction across a range of procurement routes.
• Relevant construction qualification desired but not essential
• Commercially aware, with knowledge of contracts, cost planning, tender processes, and risk management.
• Able to work confidently and independently and represent the business professionally and support junior team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft systems and estimating software, with strong organisation and communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependant on experience
• Attractive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth
• Diverse and inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to work on projects that make a difference.