Senior Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading Principal Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Leeds. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for refurbishment and new build projects. The role offers exciting challenges and a chance to work on projects valued up to £30m, ensuring high-quality delivery in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Bonus scheme

Exciting projects

Collaborative environment

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' main contractor experience.
• Experience in residential refurbishment projects of £5m+.
• Valid UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for various projects.
• Manage bids and tenders, including risk assessments.
• Collaborate with team and present costings to directors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant construction-related degree or qualification

Tools

Microsoft

Bluebeam

CostX

Job description

Job Description

Fawkes & Reece are proud to be partnered with a market-leading Principal Main Contractor seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their growing team in Leeds.

The role of a Senior Estimator

As an experienced Senior Estimator, you will play a key part in the thriving pre-construction team, responsible for preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for residential, commercial, and office-to-residential refurbishment, fit-outs, and new build projects, typically ranging up to £30m. You will provide a unique in-house approach delivering value and expertise in maximising offices into residential spaces with consistently high-quality project delivery. Our client challenges traditional ways of working, ensuring their clients benefit from a smoother planning, design, and construction process.

With all technical services under one roof, the team works collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial preparation of bids/tenders for the business.
• Work in partnership with the team throughout the pre-construction and bid/tender process.
• Ensure bids/tenders are risk assessed and reported to the directors.
• Manage mid-bid/tender and final tender adjudications with directors.
• Prepare costings/submissions in the agreed format consistent with the company branding.
• Present costings/submissions to the directors for review.
• Manage handover of successful bids/tenders to the delivery team.
• Prepare the cost components of proposals, including understanding of tasks, planning, assessing past performance, and personnel in partnership with the management team.
• Attend meetings with clients, designers, project managers, and relevant stakeholders as required.

Requirements for an Estimator

• Minimum 5 years' main contractor experience.
• Experience working on residential refurbishment projects with values up to £5m+.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Relevant construction-related degree or qualification.
• Proficiency in relevant industry software packages, e.g., Microsoft, Bluebeam, and CostX.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Benefits for an Estimator

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Bonus scheme.
• Exciting projects.
• Collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are heard.
• Hybrid working.
• Regular team socials.

How To Apply?

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information, contact Alex at the F&R office (North) on [phone number removed] (Option 3).