Senior Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor seeks a Senior Estimator to drive tender ownership and collaboration across departments. This role involves preparing competitive estimates for high-value projects, mentoring junior staff, and supporting process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong construction background and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Paid professional memberships

Development days and training opportunities

Access to electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes

Strong culture of wellbeing and employee support

Qualifications

• Strong background in estimating within the construction industry.
• Experience leading bids and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead allocated tenders from start to finish.
• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Construction-related degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating software (e.g., Conquest/Causeway)

Job description

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? Up to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Package

Walker & Sloan are proud to be working with a well-established regional contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, bespoke construction projects across Oxfordshire. We're currently supporting them in their search for a Senior Estimator to join their team at their head office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Estimator to join a forward-thinking and people-centric business known for its craftsmanship, collaborative culture, and passion for quality builds. The organisation works across a range of sectors including luxury private residential, education, heritage, leisure, and commercial schemes, with project values ranging up to £70 million.

? The Role:

As Senior Estimator, you’ll take ownership of multiple tenders and play a key role in securing work for the business. You’ll work closely with Pre-Construction, Commercial, and Operations teams to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, whilst mentoring junior team members and improving processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading allocated tenders from start to finish
• Assessing tender opportunities and deciding on bid strategies
• Preparing and coordinating subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Liaising with Design, Contracts, and Commercial teams for input into method statements and programming
• Attending site visits to assess access and project constraints
• Managing handovers to delivery teams on successful tenders
• Supporting continuous improvement of estimating processes and documentation

What You’ll Need:

• A relevant construction-related degree or equivalent experience
• Strong background in estimating within the construction industry
• Excellent knowledge of contracts, SMM7/NRM2, and relevant estimating software (e.g., Conquest/Causeway)
• High level of attention to detail and strong time management
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead bids and mentor others

? What’s On Offer:

• Up to £90,000 salary depending on experience
• Private medical insurance for you and your partner
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Paid professional memberships, development days and training opportunities
• Access to electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
• Strong culture of wellbeing and employee support

This is a great opportunity to step into a senior role where your input will be truly valued and your career will be supported.

? Apply now via Walker & Sloan to arrange a confidential conversation.