Senior Estimator

Think Recruitment; Cardiff, Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator for a key role in the UK construction sector. The position focuses on pricing refurbishment, maintenance, or social housing projects, supporting tender submissions and cost control.

You will review drawings and contract documentation, analyse quotations, and work closely with commercial and operational teams to secure successful bids while maintaining strong client and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within construction/refurbishment.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, materials and subcontractor pricing.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate estimates, tenders and quotations.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and contract docs.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and cost savings.
• Work with commercial and operational teams on tenders.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Estimator experience

Construction cost knowledge

Tendering & pricing

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Client communication

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Estimator

Location: Warrington

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

One of our established principal contractors are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with a strong background in construction, particularly someone experienced in pricing refurbishment, maintenance or social housing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive estimates, tenders and quotations.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documentation.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure successful tender submissions.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

About You

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the construction/refurbishment sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, materials and subcontractor pricing.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Confident communicating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Experience with estimating/tendering software is desirable