Senior Estimator

Bimplus; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bimplus is recruiting a Senior Estimator for its Trafford Park based pre-construction team in Manchester. The role involves leading major construction tenders, pricing schemes, and cost plans for projects worth £10m–£100m.

You will manage the full tender process, analyse subcontractor quotations, and work with design and commercial teams to deliver competitive submissions. A proactive, commercially minded communicator is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a main contracting environment.
• Experience pricing major construction projects valued between £10m and £100m.
• Strong knowledge of estimating principles, cost planning, and tender management.
• Excellent understanding of construction methods and procurement routes.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and commercially driven approach.
• Relevant construction, quantity surveying, or estimating qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for major construction projects valued between £10m and £100m
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and employer's requirements
• Producing detailed cost plans, bills of quantities, and pricing schedules
• Managing the full tender process from enquiry through to submission
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions
• Assessing commercial and technical risks associated with tenders
• Working closely with pre-construction, design, commercial, and operational teams
• Attending client meetings, tender interviews, and pre-construction workshops
• Supporting business development through the preparation of high-quality tender submissions
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers

Skills

Estimating principles

Tender management

Cost planning

Construction methods

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Quantity surveying or estimating qualification

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading UK construction contractor with a long-established reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a wide range of sectors. Operating nationally, they provide expert construction, refurbishment, fit-out, and civil engineering solutions, successfully delivering schemes valued between £10m and £100m.

Built on strong client relationships, technical excellence, and a collaborative approach, the business has become a trusted delivery partner for both public and private sector clients. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in its people and modern construction methods, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team based in Trafford Park.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for major construction projects valued between £10m and £100m
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and employer's requirements
• Producing detailed cost plans, bills of quantities, and pricing schedules
• Managing the full tender process from enquiry through to submission
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions
• Assessing commercial and technical risks associated with tenders
• Working closely with pre-construction, design, commercial, and operational teams
• Attending client meetings, tender interviews, and pre-construction workshops
• Supporting business development through the preparation of high-quality tender submissions
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Estimator will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a main contracting environment
• Experience pricing major construction projects valued between £10m and £100m
• Strong knowledge of estimating principles, cost planning, and tender management
• Excellent understanding of construction methods and procurement routes
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical skills
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and commercially driven approach
• Relevant construction, quantity surveying, or estimating qualification would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary of £65,000 - £85,000
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected main contractor
• Exposure to prestigious construction projects valued between £10m and £100m
• Long-term career progression within a growing and financially secure business
• Collaborative and supportive pre-construction team
• Opportunity to play a key role in securing major projects across multiple sectors

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.