Senior Estimator

Falcon Green; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in London is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage major tenders and lead bid strategy within the team. The role involves preparing detailed proposals and assessing risks while supporting junior staff in their development. This position offers a chance to play a vital role in the pre-construction phase of diverse projects, contributing to major decisions and engaging with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in estimation and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing high-quality tender proposals.
• Strong ability to lead bid strategies and manage tender information.
• Experience in mentoring junior staff and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit detailed tender proposals with cost plans.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier engagement for tenders.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Mentor junior estimators and support team development.

Skills

Tender proposal preparation

Cost planning

Risk assessment

Value engineering

Team mentoring

Job description

Job Description

Senior Estimator to join a leading main contractor at their London head office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimating professional to take ownership of major tenders, lead bid strategy, and play a key role in the pre-construction phase across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, managing, and submitting high-quality tender proposals, including detailed cost plans, programmes, qualifications, clarifications, and risk assessments.
• Leading the coordination and management of tender information across internal departments.
• Working closely with Pre-Construction Directors and Senior Management on competitive and negotiated bids.
• Managing subcontractor and supplier engagement : preparing enquiries, reviewing quotations, assessing scope gaps, and ensuring robust comparisons.
• Identifying key risks and opportunities at tender stage and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Contributing to value engineering exercises and offering commercially driven solutions.
• Presenting tenders at internal adjudications and supporting presentations to clients when required.
• Mentoring junior estimators and supporting the development of the wider pre-construction team.
• Occasional site visits to gather technical understanding and support tender accuracy.