Senior Construction Estimator - Tender, Cost Plans & Growth

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Estimator for the UK property and construction sector. The role focuses on producing cost estimates from drawings, specifications and scope documents, with take-offs for labour, materials and equipment, and tender submissions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in estimating within the UK construction sector, proficient with CostX, Bluebeam, Buildertrend and Excel, and strong analytical and stakeholder management skills; a related degree is desirable.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience as an Estimator within the UK construction sector.
• Experience interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as CostX, Bluebeam, Buildertrend, and Excel.
• Ability to prepare competitive tenders and commercial submissions.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed cost estimates from drawings, specifications and scope documents.
• Carry out accurate take-offs for labour, materials and equipment.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender submissions, budgets, cost plans and bid documentation.
• Support pre-construction activities including risk analysis and value engineering.
• Collaborate with commercial, design, production and project teams to validate estimates.
• Monitor project costs against estimates and contribute to post-project reviews.
• Maintain cost databases reflecting current market rates.
• Review tender portals and identify new opportunities.
• Negotiate with supply chain partners and support bid-writing activities.

Skills

CostX

Bluebeam

Buildertrend

Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Construction Management degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Buildertrend

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Estimator for the UK property and construction sector. The role focuses on producing cost estimates from drawings, specifications and scope documents, with take-offs for labour, materials and equipment, and tender submissions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in estimating within the UK construction sector, proficient with CostX, Bluebeam, Buildertrend and Excel, and strong analytical and stakeholder management skills; a related degree is desirable.