Senior Estimator

Think Recruitment; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefits package

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression opportunities

Stable pipeline of secured projects

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Think Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Estimator in Coventry for a Midlands contractor. The role involves leading tenders from enquiry through to handover, with a focus on accuracy and value engineering.

You will review drawings, prepare estimates, and liaise with commercial, design and operations teams to ensure buildability and programme alignment. Hybrid working and a strong benefits package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a main contractor.
• Experience pricing new build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of subcontractor procurement and supply chain management.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using estimating software alongside Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specs and tender documentation.
• Produce detailed analytical estimates and cost plans.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare bills of quantities and pricing preliminaries.
• Identify project risks and opportunities during Tender.
• Carry out value engineering to maximise client value.
• Support post-tender negotiations with clients and consultants.

Skills

Tendering experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Estimator

Up to £85,000 + Excellent Package + Hybrid Working

Coventry / West Midlands

Established Regional Main Contractor

Projects up to £40m

Are you an experienced Senior Estimator looking to join one of the Midlands' most respected construction contractors?

Due to continued growth and a strong secured workload, this long-established regional contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen its successful Pre-Construction team.

Offering a competitive salary of up to £85,000, an excellent benefits package and hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values work-life balance, career development and long-term progression.

The Company

Our client is an established regional contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the Midlands.

With decades of success behind them, they have built long-term relationships with both public and private sector clients and continue to enjoy sustained growth through repeat business and negotiated work.

Their projects typically range from £5 million to £40 million across a variety of sectors include:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Commercial
• Residential
• Extra Care
• Industrial
• Leisure

The Role

Working within an experienced Pre-Construction team, you will take responsibility for managing tenders from initial enquiry through to successful project handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Producing detailed analytical estimates and cost plans.
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Preparing bills of quantities and pricing preliminaries.
• Identifying project risks and opportunities throughout the tender process.
• Carrying out value engineering exercises to maximise value for clients.
• Attending tender adjudication meetings and presenting estimates to senior management.
• Liaising with the commercial, design and operational teams to ensure buildability and programme considerations are incorporated.
• Supporting post-tender negotiations with clients and consultants.
• Providing a thorough handover to the construction team following successful project awards.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a main contractor.
• Experience pricing new build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of subcontractor procurement and supply chain management.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A collaborative approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using estimating software alongside Microsoft Office.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £85,000
• Hybrid working
• Car allowance
• Company pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Stable pipeline of secured projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're an experienced Senior Estimator looking to join a highly respected regional contractor that offers an excellent culture, hybrid working and genuine long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.