Senior Estimator

PSR Solutions; Shirley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contribution

Flexible and hybrid working

Long-term framework project pipeline

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its pre-construction team. You will lead tender preparation for a range of public sector and commercial projects, analyzing drawings and pricing to deliver competitive bids.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design, commercial and operations teams, integrating value engineering and risk management to secure opportunities. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Estimator or estimator in a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating and tendering procedures.
• Experience pricing public sector, education, healthcare, residential or commercial projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of competitive tenders for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to identify project requirements and risks.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure accurate pricing.
• Develop cost plans, budgets and value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with operational, commercial and design teams throughout the bid process.
• Attend client meetings, site visits and tender interviews.
• Manage multiple tender opportunities simultaneously while meeting submission deadlines.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Pricing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Senior Estimator

A leading main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its growing pre-construction team. The business delivers a broad range of construction projects through established public sector frameworks across sectors including education, healthcare, residential, local authority, refurbishment and infrastructure. Offering a secure pipeline of work and excellent career progression, this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Senior Estimator.

Senior Estimator roles and responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of competitive tenders for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to identify project requirements and risks.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure accurate pricing.
• Develop cost plans, budgets and value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with operational, commercial and design teams throughout the bid process.
• Attend client meetings, site visits and tender interviews.
• Manage multiple tender opportunities simultaneously while meeting submission deadlines.

Senior Estimator requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Estimator or experienced Estimator working for a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating and tendering procedures.
• Experience pricing public sector, education, healthcare, residential or commercial projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.

Senior Estimator benefits

• Salary up to 100,000 per annum.
• Car allowance or company vehicle.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Long-term pipeline of framework projects and genuine career progression opportunities.