Senior Estimator

Saxton Recruitment; Hemington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

Pension & healthcare

Performance bonus

Flexible working (WFH)

Job summary

Saxton Recruitment is seeking a Senior Estimator for an East Midlands role, delivering award-winning schemes from £5m to £35m across industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and student accommodation sectors. The position offers a generous package and flexible working options within a collaborative pre-construction team.

The role requires demonstrable experience in tendering projects from £10m+. A great base salary (£80,000–£100,000 DOE), car allowance (£7,500), pension, healthcare, and

Qualifications

• Experience tendering projects (£10m+).
• Proven ability to prepare tenders, cost plans and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations.
• Lead the preparation of tenders, cost plans and project budgets.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation.
• Identifying risks and opportunities in schemes.

Skills

Tendering

Cost planning

Budget analysis

Subcontractor liaison

Job description

Senior Estimator - East Midlands

Senior Estimator - our client is searching for a Senior Estimator to join their expanding pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join a business delivering award winning schemes industrial, manufacturing, commercial, student accommodation, sports and leisure projects ranging from £5m - £35m.

Why Apply

Our client has been one of the East Midlands fastest growing contractors - they have developed a great network of repeat clients and have grown to an impressive turnover. The business is now entering the next stage of the journey and offer an opportunity to join a successful business with a modern approach to flexible working.

Salary & Package

• Great basic salary of £80,000 - £100,000 (DOE)
• Company Car Allowance (£7,500)
• Great Pension & Healthcare scheme
• Additional company benefits
• Performance related bonus

Key Benefits

• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your input is valued
• Forward-thinking contractor with a strong repeat client base
• Modern approach to flexible working (inc WFH).
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Great training and development

Key Duties

• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations
• Lead the preparation of tenders, cost plans and project budgets
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation
• Identifying risks and opportunities in schemes

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Senior Estimator tendering projects ranging from £10m and above.

Key Roles - Senior Estimator / Estimator

Building Partnerships