Senior Estimator

Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead construction estimating, manage a team, and ensure quality delivery. The role involves preparing competitive quotes and managing projects in a fast-growing company in Swadlincote. Ideal candidates should have leadership abilities and several years of experience in construction estimating. Offers benefits including 33 days' holiday and health plans.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Life assurance & employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in a construction estimating / technical role.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving, commercially aware and target-driven.

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings; prepare detailed estimating schedules.
• Build cost plans, re-price updates and issue variations for live projects.
• Lead and develop Design Engineers, set expectations and review performance.

Skills

Leadership and people-management skills

Analytical/problem-solving abilities

Confidence in interpreting drawings

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Senior Estimator

Salary DOE + Benefits * Permanent * Swadlincote * Start to suit notice

Senior Estimator wanted to lead construction estimating- pricing, quotes and variations, mentor designers, and set standards in a fast-growing, award-winning organisation offering progression into Senior Management?

As a Senior Estimator, you'll interpret drawings, build competitive quotes and technical schedules, and guide best practice across the estimating function. This Senior Estimator role blends hands-on construction estimating with team leadership and clear progression towards senior management.

Benefits

• 33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays; sell/carry options)

• Westfield Health Cash Plan

• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

• Life assurance & employee assistance programme

• Long-service awards, staff rewards/discounts

• Tailored progression in a fast-growing, innovative business

Role Snapshot / Features

• Interpret construction drawings; prepare detailed, competitive estimating schedules and quotes

• Build cost plans, re-price updates and issue variations for live projects

• Work with an internal structural team to check basic calculations to current standards

• Lead and develop Design Engineers-set expectations, delegate, review performance

• Run clear handovers to the project team when orders land

• Engage customers via calls/emails; attend office/site meetings when required

• Deliver product presentations and occasional site-installation training

• Champion Health & Safety; maintain quality and compliance in all outputs

You'll Need

• Several years' experience in a construction estimating / technical role

• Proven leadership and people-management skills

• Strong analytical/problem-solving; commercially aware and target-driven

• Confident interpreting drawings and understanding construction processes/standards

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam and AutoCAD

• Excellent communication and organisation

Progression & Impact

This Senior Estimator post is central to pricing strategy and delivery quality. You'll shape estimating standards, mentor colleagues and progress toward senior management as the business scales.

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Click 'Apply' to lead complex bids, develop people and progress your career as a Senior Estimator.

This vacancy is advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Limited, acting as an Employment Agency.

Keywords: Senior Estimator, Construction Estimator, Estimating, Take-Offs, Quotations, Cost Plans, Variations, Pricing, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Value Engineering, Technical Schedules, Project Handover, Team Leadership, Swadlincote