Senior Estimator

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Senior Estimator for a well-established construction company in Manningtree, Essex. This full-time position involves providing accurate cost estimates, supporting tendering processes, and ensuring competitive pricing for various projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction estimating, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with estimating systems like Conquest. Benefits include a salary of £70,000 – £75,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a construction estimating role.
• Experience across various project types and sectors.
• Familiarity with computerised estimating systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates using computerised estimating systems.
• Work closely with the Pre-Construction team to ensure accurate pricing.
• Maintain knowledge of construction processes and market rates.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent time management

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach

Tools

Conquest

Job description

Senior Estimator – Spider is advertising on behalf of a well-established construction company seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Estimator to join their Pre-Construction team in this full-time, permanent position based in Manningtree, Essex.

Why them:

They are a dynamic and growing construction business, delivering projects across a range of sectors including housing, commercial, education, local authority, and MOD.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Additional: Exposure to a wide variety of projects and sectors, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

About the role:

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the Pre-Construction team, providing accurate and competitive cost estimates across a range of projects. You will work both independently and collaboratively to support tendering processes, liaise with design teams, and ensure a clear understanding of project requirements. This role requires strong commercial awareness, excellent time management skills, and a thorough knowledge of construction processes. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am – 5.30pm.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates using computerised estimating systems (preferably Conquest)
• Take off quantities and build up rates from first principles
• Develop estimates for Design & Build, Two-Stage, and Traditional tender projects
• Contribute to framework bids where applicable
• Work closely with the Pre-Construction and wider project teams to ensure accurate and competitive pricing
• Maintain knowledge of construction processes, industry standards, and market rates
• Support continuous improvement within the estimating and pre-construction processes

About you:

As a Senior Estimator, you will have proven experience in a similar construction estimating role. You will be commercially aware, organised, and confident working both independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach are essential. Experience across a range of project types and sectors, as well as familiarity with computerised estimating systems, is highly desirable.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Senior Estimator position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.

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Additional keywords: Senior Estimator, Construction Estimator, Pre-Construction, Cost Estimating, Conquest, Design & Build, Two-Stage Tender, Traditional Tender

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