Senior Estimator

Wallace Hind Talent Solutions; Kettering; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

21 days annual leave plus bank hols

Quarterly / Annual Bonus

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator in Kettering to interpret architectural plans and deliver accurate estimates for residential and commercial developments. The role collaborates with surveyors, subcontractors, project managers and suppliers to align commercial goals with practical delivery.

You will handle cost estimation from £100k to £1m+ projects, prepare BOMs, gather quotes, and negotiate prices while ensuring timely, budget-conscious project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience bidding for and submitting tenders
• Experience managing budgets and costs across multiple projects
• Ability to interpret drawings and contractor input to produce viable estimates

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, tenders and budgets for a range of projects
• Manage estimates for projects from £100k to £1m+ (average around £250k)
• Advise on design elements for financial viability
• Produce BOMs, obtain quotes and negotiate material/service prices
• Visit sites to assess scope and gather information

Skills

Tendering experience

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or similar in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you’re an experienced Estimator looking for more than another housing or commercial contractor, this could be the change you’ve been waiting for. Join a Northamptonshire business renowned for delivering exceptional stone, restoration and conservation projects across the UK.

BASIC SALARY: up to £70,000 per annum

BENEFITS:

• Company Car
• 21 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Quarterly / Annual Bonus

LOCATION: Kettering, Northamptonshire

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Wellingborough, Market Harborough, Bedford, Towcester, Rushden, Milton Keynes, Leicester

As our Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for interpreting architectural plans and producing accurate, actionable estimates. This is a pivotal role, supporting the company in securing new contracts and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Working collaboratively with colleagues, surveyors, sub-contractors, project managers, and suppliers, you’ll ensure that commercial objectives align with practical delivery. You will engage with architectural drawings, survey data, contractor input, and project specifications across residential and commercial developments within the construction sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, tenders and budgets for a wide range of projects.
• Managing the estimates for projects varying from £100,000 to £1 million plus (average c£250,000)
• Required to advise on elements of the design ensuring they are financially viable.
• Confident in producing BOM, obtaining quotes and negotiating prices for materials and services.
• Visiting prospective and client sites to assess project scope and gather information.

As an experienced Construction Estimator within the building sector, you will be confident in calculating project costs before work begins and in identifying opportunities to secure new business. You will have a strong understanding of construction methods and materials. This varied role requires the skill and drive to support the Managing Director in expanding the company’s portfolio across residential and commercial projects, contributing directly to the growth of the business.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a Construction / Project Estimator or Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Relevant Estimator qualifications e.g. Degree or similar in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Experience bidding for and submitting tenders to both the private and public sector (£200k -£500k minimum)
• Experience in managing projects, working closely with Architects, Project Managers, Surveyors , engineers and clients.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel

THE COMPANY:

We are specialists in delivering outstanding commercial and housing development projects. With over 50 years of steady growth as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation for combining craftsmanship, technical knowledge, and professional service across a wide range of sectors. While our roots are in stone masonry, we’ve expanded to support diverse projects that are innovative, tailored, and commercially driven. From specialist heritage work to large-scale commercial developments, our team brings expertise, creativity, and reliability to every project we undertake.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Construction Estimator, Project Estimator, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Cost Estimator, Tendering Specialist, Proposals Estimator, Contracts Estimator, Construction Planner – Commercial Developments, House Builders, New Housing Developments, Construction, Restoration, Stone Masonry

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.