Senior Estimator

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency seeks a Senior Estimator to join a growing Main Contractor in Cambridge. The successful candidate will manage cost plans and pricing for various tenders. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in estimating, preferably with a Main Contractor, and a degree or HNC in a construction-related subject. The position offers a competitive salary of £75k-£80k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pure Estimating roles.
• Experience as an Estimator at a Main Contractor.
• Established relationships within the local sub-contractor network.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost plans and pricing for tenders.
• Produce BOQ's, take offs, and full cost plans.
• Perform occasional pre-con surveying duties.

Skills

Estimating

Cost management

Building relationships

Knowledge of Conquest software

Education

Degree or HNC in Construction

Tools

Conquest estimating software

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Estimator

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1307

Location: Cambridge (+ travel to some sites locally and flexible working)

Start Date: Feb 2026 onwards

Salary: £75k-£80k basic plus competitive package

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working exclusively with an award winning privately owned Main Contractor who have a track record delivering New Build and Refurbishment projects between c£5m-£15m.

They are looking to recruit an experienced and effective Senior Estimator to join their Pre Construction team.

Our client has a busy order book already secured for 2026 and they are continuing to be strategic in targeting new business.

The Main Contractor is an innovative and growing business. They are recognised for their long term success delivering projects secured from both framework 2-stage tenders (regional and national frameworks) in addition to repeat business with clients working on single stage tenders in the local area.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the cost plans and pricing of single stage tenders and two stage tenders in the main under JCT & NEC forms of contract and typically c£5m-£15m in value.

You will produce BOQ's, take offs, full cost plans and target cost reporting with occasional pre con surveying duties including deed of appointment and procurement.

Desirable Experience

• Experience as an Estimator at a Main Contractor.
• Minimum of 5 years+ experience in pure Estimating roles.
• Established relationships within the local sub-contractor network.
• Good knowledge of Conquest estimating software would be advantageous
• Previous Roles: Senior Estimator OR Estimator OR Principal Estimator.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree or HNC in Construction related subject or comparable and Conquest software experience.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior Estimator position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.