Senior Estimator

HARGREAVES CONTRACTING LTD; Accrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargreaves Contracting Ltd in Rising Bridge near Accrington is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the pre-construction team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and tenders for pre-qualification and tender submissions across residential, social housing, industrial and commercial projects in private and public sectors.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, ability to read drawings and specifications, and proficiency with estimating software and cost

Qualifications

• Experience preparing tenders, cost plans, and bills of quantities for building projects.
• Strong estimating and quantity surveying skills with ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and building regulations.
• Advanced analytical and numerical skills with estimating software, spreadsheets, and cost databases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and tenders for pre-qualification and tender submissions.
• Produce cost estimates and tenders for new-build residential and social housing projects.
• Work on industrial and commercial projects across private and public sectors.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and building regulations to inform estimates.

Skills

Estimating skills

Quantity surveying

Communication

Tools

Conquest Estimating

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Description

The Senior Estimator is a full-time, on-site position based in Rising Bridge, near Accrington. The successful candidate will join our pre-construction team and be responsible for preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for pre-qualification and tender submissions. The role will involve producing cost estimates and tenders for new-build residential and social housing projects with Registered Providers, alongside industrial and commercial projects across both the private and public sectors.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to competently use Microsoft applications, Conquest Estimating Software package and Bluebeam measuring tool.
• Candidates should possess strong estimating and quantity surveying skills, including experience preparing tenders, cost plans, and bills of quantities for building projects.
• Candidates should possess solid technical construction knowledge, including the ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and building regulations.
• Candidates should possess advanced analytical and numerical skills, including proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and cost databases.
• Candidates should possess effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Candidates should possess strong organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads, meet tender deadlines, and manage multiple bids concurrently.
• Relevant experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within a main contracting or construction environment, ideally covering industrial, commercial, and residential projects.

A few key reasons why you should join Hargreaves Contracting

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution as part of a professional, motivated, and hands-on team.We take pride in the quality of our work and in the relationships we build with our clients. Listening carefully, responding thoughtfully, and showing genuine appreciation for their trust are central to the way we work. Within the company, we value a friendly and supportive culture. It is an environment where people can bring their expertise, continue to develop, and take pride in what can be achieved together.