Senior Estimator

Vibe Recruit; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Estimator in Gloucester with over 5 years of estimating experience in the construction sector. The role involves managing tenders, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing strategies for profitable opportunities. Benefits include a competitive salary, life assurance, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Annual salary review

Employee discounts

Progression opportunities

24-hour unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in estimating within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of contracts and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Work on groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Manage incoming tenders and workload.
• Prepare and price detailed tenders using company software.
• Liaise with Clients, Consultants, and Main Contractors.

Skills

Estimating experience

Contract understanding

Financial awareness

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Senior Estimator - Construction (5+ Years Experience)

We are looking for an experienced Estimator for our client with a minimum of five years' proven estimating experience within the Construction industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contracts, excellent financial awareness, and well-developed negotiation and leadership skills.

This role is based in Gloucester, working on projects located across the South-West and South Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on groundworks and civil engineering projects.

• Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

• Collaborate closely with the pre-contract team and relevant stakeholders.

• Manage incoming tenders, ITTs, and overall workload.

• Arrange and chair tender launch meetings.

• Visit sites when required to assess and determine site conditions.

• Review tender/ITT instructions and coordinate actions for yourself and the wider team.

• Undertake measurement in line with current industry methods and standards.

• Develop sustainable strategies to secure profitable tender and ITT opportunities.

• Prepare and price detailed tenders using company software, identifying resource requirements, outputs, subcontractor quotes, and supplier rates.

• Create target prices, budgets, and rates from first principles.

• Complete cost comparisons and pricing for Bills of Quantities and Activity Schedules.

• Prepare compliant tenders, quotations, tender books, and profit plans for internal review.

• Compile risk registers for both tender submissions and live project use.

• Review and understand tender instructions and proposed contract conditions.

• Finalise and submit approved tenders and quotations.

• Manage amendments to tender documents throughout the process.

• Liaise with Clients, Consultants, and Main Contractors, and follow up submissions to maximise success rates.

• Contribute to building a scalable estimating team capable of supporting future business growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Life Assurance Scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Corporate gym membership discount

• Annual salary review

• Employee discounts (including 50% discount on skip hire and discounts on related services)

• Progression opportunities

• 24-hour unlimited access to mental health support

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.