Estimator / Senior Estimator

Warden Construction Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Attractive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Diverse and inclusive working environment

Job summary

Warden Construction Ltd in Warrington is looking for an Estimator/Senior Estimator to prepare and manage tenders and lead preconstruction activities. You will collaborate with clients and design teams to support successful project bids.

The ideal candidate should have experience in construction estimating and tendering, be commercially aware, and proficient in Microsoft systems. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in a diverse working environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in construction estimating, tendering or preconstruction across a range of procurement routes.
• Commercially aware with knowledge of contracts, cost planning, tender processes, and risk management.
• Able to work independently and represent the business professionally, while supporting junior team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft systems and estimating software, with strong organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and submit tenders and preconstruction information in line with client requirements.
• Use estimating software to produce estimates, quantities, and tender documentation.
• Attend site visits and support tenders and new business opportunities.
• Manage preconstruction timescales and collaborate with internal and external teams.

Skills

Construction estimating

Tendering

Risk management

Microsoft systems

Estimating software

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

In the role of an Estimator / Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing and managing tenders, leading preconstruction activity, and working with clients and design teams to support successful project bids.

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

This position will be primarily based at our Birchwood location with occasional travel to our Kirkham office and tender sites.