Senior Construction Estimator - Lead Tendering & Costing

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Caddington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Life cover

On-site parking

PPE provided

Lifelong Learning Programme

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to join its pre-construction team in Luton. You will price new build and refurbishment projects from £1 million to £15 million across multiple sectors, and manage subcontractor enquiries while guiding junior colleagues.

Reporting to the Directors, you will prepare cost plans, tender submissions and cost analyses, with a focus on accurate estimates and bid leadership. This is a stable, long-term, office-based role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and current practice.
• Experience pricing projects, including single and two-stage tenders and negotiated opportunities.
• Proficient in estimating software and the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Manage pre-qualification, quality and pre-bid submissions.
• Work with the bid team to prepare competitive tender submissions.
• Complete cost analysis and check estimates for accuracy.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors; negotiate terms.
• Identify project risks and suggest practical risk controls.
• Maintain organised documentation of estimating activities.
• Look for cost savings and added value throughout the process.
• Support junior members of the estimating team.

Skills

Construction methods

Pricing projects

Estimating software

Communication

Tendering

Take-off

Education

Degree in construction management or QS (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to join its pre-construction team in Luton. You will price new build and refurbishment projects from £1 million to £15 million across multiple sectors, and manage subcontractor enquiries while guiding junior colleagues.

Reporting to the Directors, you will prepare cost plans, tender submissions and cost analyses, with a focus on accurate estimates and bid leadership. This is a stable, long-term, office-based role.