Senior Estimator

Willmott Dixon; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Oldham is seeking a Senior Estimator to calculate build costs for projects ranging from £10m to £90m. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, relevant educational qualifications, and experience with tenders. This position offers a hybrid working environment with a competitive benefits package, including a flexible benefits scheme and an enhanced pension plan.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Optional private medical cover

Life assurance

Incentive Bonus

Qualifications

• Good numeracy skills and strong written and spoken English.
• Experience working on two-stage tenders.
• Desirable: Working towards MCIOB / MRICS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process through to contract signing.
• Provide accurate cost estimates for projects ranging from 10m to 90m.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical proficiency

Creativity

Time management

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc)

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in calculating the build cost for multiple projects, ensuring we deliver the right net cost on time, to the highest standard, and with commercial integrity. You'll lead the estimating process through to contract signing, supporting procurement strategy development and ensuring our solutions align with customer requirements, project scope, and current legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process through to contract signing; support procurement strategy development and ensure solutions align with customer requirements, project scope and current legislation.
• Provide accurate cost estimates for projects ranging from 10m to 90m across Education, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, Commercial and Health sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams, supply chain and clients to ensure robust and competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy skills and strong written and spoken English.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc).
• Experience working on two-stage tenders.
• Desirable: Working towards MCIOB / MRICS.

Personal Qualities

• Analytical skills - ability to assess project specifications and technical documentation to ensure accurate estimates.
• Attention to detail - meticulous in reviewing and validating design and scope elements.
• Mathematical proficiency - confident with calculations, benchmarking and quantitative analysis.
• Creativity - able to challenge the status quo and suggest value-driven alternatives and innovations.
• Time management - skilled at managing workload, priorities and deadlines.
• Communication skills - able to liaise clearly and effectively with internal teams, supply chain, and clients, with negotiation abilities where required.
• Project management - methodical in managing tasks through planning, execution and completion.
• Leadership - supportive of team development through mentoring and positive communication.

About the employer

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join our North West region, based out of our Oldham office on a hybrid basis. We deliver projects ranging in value from 10m to 90m across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, Commercial and Health. This is an exciting time to join our growing North West construction business that continues to secure flagship projects and is driven by sustainable growth. With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe\'s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King\'s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Benefits

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, optional private medical cover, life assurance, and an Incentive Bonus. At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.