Senior Estimator

Cornerstone Project Source; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Exeter is seeking a Senior Estimator. This role is primarily remote with occasional visits to the office. Key responsibilities include ensuring project costs meet requirements, securing tenders, and producing accurate cost plans. Candidates must demonstrate proven experience in framework and two-stage estimating, along with strong mathematical and drawing interpretation skills. Competitive salary of £75,000 offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with framework and two-stage estimating.
• Knowledge of multiple construction methods.
• Ability to manage costs, timelines, and quality to targets.
• Strong skills in interpreting drawings and technical specifications.
• High level of mathematical competence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project costs comply with scope, client requirements, and legislation.
• Work with the preconstruction team to secure and convert tenders.
• Produce accurate, robust cost plans through all design stages to target price.
• Advise the design team and client on affordability.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value-adding solutions.
• Cost and track design changes through RIBA stages.
• Complete or manage detailed take-offs (SMM7/NRM2/building quantities).
• Provide full cost-substantiation packs at handover.
• Coordinate with design leads to incorporate design fees into tender summaries.
• Assess the cost and impact of design changes and alternative solutions.

Skills

Framework and two-stage estimating

Multiple construction methods

Cost management

Interpreting drawings

Mathematical competence

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Estimator for a principal contractor based in Exeter. The role is primarily remote, but must be able to get into the office when required.

Salary: £75,000

Hours: 8:30-5:00 (flexible)

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Exeter

Responsibilities

• Ensure project costs comply with scope, client requirements, and legislation.
• Work with the preconstruction team to secure and convert tenders.
• Produce accurate, robust cost plans through all design stages to target price.
• Advise the design team and client on affordability.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value-adding solutions.
• Cost and track design changes through RIBA stages.
• Complete or manage detailed take-offs (SMM7/NRM2/building quantities).
• Provide full cost-substantiation packs at handover, including comparisons, BOQs, tender books, and quotations.
• Coordinate with design leads to incorporate design fees into tender summaries.
• Assess the cost and impact of design changes and alternative solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience with framework and two-stage estimating.
• Knowledge of multiple construction methods.
• Ability to manage costs, timelines, and quality to targets.
• Strong skills in interpreting drawings and technical specifications.
• High level of mathematical competence.

If you are interested, please send your CV for consideration.