Senior Estimator

Fawkes and Reece; Reading; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in Reading. This role involves independently tendering projects up to £20 million and collaborating with various teams to produce competitive tenders. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a main contractor and will be responsible for mentoring junior staff. A competitive salary of up to £85,000 is offered, along with a chance to work on diverse and significant projects.

Qualifications

• Must live within a commutable distance to Reading.
• Happy to travel to office/site when required.

Responsibilities

• Independently tender projects valuing up to £20mil.
• Produce competitive tenders in collaboration with teams.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Pricing from first principles

Experience as Estimator in a main contractor

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

Overview

Reference: AASENESTRG_1764071634
Posted: November 25, 2025

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join an established main contractor based in Reading. The business is one of the most recognised names in the UK construction industry, undertaking projects across the commercial, education, blue light, defence and healthcare sectors. Projects can value up to £20mil.

As a result of increased opportunity, they're now looking to expand the pre-construction team with an additional Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Independently tender projects valuing up to £20mil.
• Work collaboratively with Surveying and Operational teams to produce competitive tenders
• Report into the Pre-Construction Manager
• Be responsible for the mentoring of more junior members of staff

Requirements

• Be able to price from first principles
• Have worked within a main contractor in the role of Estimator
• Live in a commutable distance to Reading and be happy to travel to office / site when required.

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £85k

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established main contractor who’s increasingly busy with plenty of inbound opportunity. If you think you'd be a suitable applicant for the role or would be interested to learn more about the role, please get in touch with Abbie in our Southampton office.