Senior Estimator

NSR Associates; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to manage larger and more complex bids for various projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong construction experience, confidence, and technical expertise. This role offers attractive bonus incentives, a solid salary, and a supportive work environment. Note: Hybrid working is not embraced, and candidates should be prepared for demanding hours.

Benefits

Bonus incentives of 15-30%

Car allowance

Quality working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Estimator / Intermediate capacity required.
• Able to start employment before January 1st, 2026.
• Must be within a 60-minute drive from the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive bids from start to submission.
• Identify risks and opportunities in projects.
• Work closely with site teams and clients.

Skills

Construction experience

Technical awareness

IT literacy

Tools

CCS

Candy

Job description

Overview

Are you an intermediate Estimator ready to take a step up to Senior handling larger & more complex bids? Be that technical complexity or value. Based in the UK handling Building Tenders for Commercial, Retail, Technology or Industrial Projects? If you have a track record in this arena you could be looking at Bonus incentives of 15-30% of your annual salary split over the year. Plus a healthy basic salary, car allowance and solid ground coffee not the instant rubbish !

Leading D&B Bids from first principles you will be able to pull a project apart and see the risk & opportunity. Be that from the supply chain, program or alternative method of build to propose to the client.

Based off Junction 11 on the M25 - South West London.

Group are negotiating a huge % of work on an exclusive / PSA arrangements and need to hire the right Senior Estimator / Estimator to help a growing workload.

Business & role

This business hold a strong foothold in the Data, Technology and Pharma space. They have an impressive internal resources to offer a full 360 Design & Build offering to clients on a lump sum basis. Often not the cheapest but incredibly strong on program, quality and certainty for end clients.

Currently turning over 500 Million + in the United Kingdom with further work outside the UK.

Group navigated Covid-19 where others struggled and this showed the ambitious and forward thinking position from the owners and management team. Not a single employee had salaries reduced and if anything this time showed just how their best assets are their people! Don't get us wrong they are not for everyone as they don't embrace a Hybrid working pattern and top performers are committing to more than 9am to 5pm with the pace and demands of work in this sector.

You will have the confidence, professionalism and technical awareness to hands on drive a bid from start to submission and close.

Following is crucial for our client:

• Experience in a Senior Estimator / Intermediate capacity
• Able to start employment before the 1st of January 2026
• Must be based within 60 minute drive from the office
• Relevant construction experience and able to relate to site teams and clients
• IT literate with a strong working knowledge of CCS / Candy