Senior Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional contractor in Oxfordshire seeks a Senior Estimator to lead tenders and collaborate closely with teams. Offering a salary up to £90,000, the role requires a strong estimating background and features a supportive, quality-driven culture with excellent benefits including medical insurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance for you and your partner

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Paid professional memberships and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry with strong estimating background.
• Ability to lead bids and mentor junior staff.
• Confident communicator with high detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple tenders and secure work for the business.
• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates.
• Manage handovers to delivery teams on successful tenders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Relevant construction-related degree

Tools

Estimating software (e.g., Conquest/Causeway)

Job description

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? Up to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Package

Walker & Sloan are proud to be working with a well-established regional contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, bespoke construction projects across Oxfordshire. We're currently supporting them in their search for a Senior Estimator to join their team at their head office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Estimator to join a forward-thinking and people-centric business known for its craftsmanship, collaborative culture, and passion for quality builds. The organisation works across a range of sectors including luxury private residential, education, heritage, leisure, and commercial schemes, with project values ranging up to £70 million.

? The Role:

As Senior Estimator, you’ll take ownership of multiple tenders and play a key role in securing work for the business. You’ll work closely with Pre-Construction, Commercial, and Operations teams to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, whilst mentoring junior team members and improving processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading allocated tenders from start to finish
• Assessing tender opportunities and deciding on bid strategies
• Preparing and coordinating subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Liaising with Design, Contracts, and Commercial teams for input into method statements and programming
• Attending site visits to assess access and project constraints
• Managing handovers to delivery teams on successful tenders
• Supporting continuous improvement of estimating processes and documentation

What You’ll Need:

• A relevant construction-related degree or equivalent experience
• Strong background in estimating within the construction industry
• Excellent knowledge of contracts, SMM7/NRM2, and relevant estimating software (e.g., Conquest/Causeway)
• High level of attention to detail and strong time management
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead bids and mentor others

? What’s On Offer:

• Up to £90,000 salary depending on experience
• Private medical insurance for you and your partner
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Paid professional memberships, development days and training opportunities
• Access to electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
• Strong culture of wellbeing and employee support

This is a great opportunity to step into a senior role where your input will be truly valued and your career will be supported.

? Apply now via Walker & Sloan to arrange a confidential conversation.