Senior Estimator

Foresight Search Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional main contractor in the South West of England is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Gloucester. Responsibilities include preparing accurate cost estimates for new build projects and ensuring timely tender submissions. The role offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Car or allowance

Company benefits package

Varied projects across sectors

Ongoing local work within the South West region

Qualifications

• Solid estimating experience with national or regional main contractor.
• Experience in estimating new build projects as part of a pre-construction team.
• Proven success in winning profitable tenders.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate net cost estimates supported by market pricing.
• Meet tender submission deadlines and consult with pre-construction team.
• Attend weekly bid meetings and present comprehensive estimates.

Skills

Estimating experience

Knowledge of residential and commercial sectors

Bidding strategy

Job description

Title: Senior Estimator

Location:

Hardwicke, Gloucester

Salary:

£60,000 to £80,000 + package + car allowance

Sector:

New Build, General Contracting, mixed

Start Date:

ASAP

Senior Estimator - The Company:

Our client is a successful and market-leading regional main contractor with an established reputation across the South West of England. Typical projects range from £2m to £12m in value, spanning residential and accommodation care home sectors.

Senior Estimator - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join the pre-construction team based in Gloucester, with flexible working options. You will be responsible for hands-on estimating on a range of tenders for new build construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate net cost estimates supported by market pricing in a timely manner.
• Meet tender submission deadlines.
• Consult with the pre-construction team to assess tender suitability and decide on bidding.
• Maintain estimating resource schedules.
• Agree on bid strategies, including value engineering, tender structure, and key deadlines.
• Attend weekly bid meetings and support the team.
• Prepare bills of quantities.
• Coordinate with the bid team to send out enquiries to subcontractors.
• Understand site conditions and constraints.
• Engage with subcontractors to identify opportunities and chase tenders.
• Prepare prelims in conjunction with the Operations team.
• Identify opportunities to enhance competitiveness and margins.
• Present comprehensive estimates during tender adjudication.
• Implement agreed changes and collate the final bid for approval.

Senior Estimator - The Person:

• Solid estimating experience with a national or regional main contractor.
• Experience in estimating new build projects as part of a pre-construction team.
• Experience pricing jobs over £5m.
• Knowledge across residential and commercial sectors.
• Proven success in winning profitable tenders.
• Ability to commute to Gloucester.

The Reward:

• Competitive salary
• Car or allowance
• Company benefits package
• Varied projects across sectors
• Ongoing local work within the South West region.

Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this or other vacancies.