Senior Estimator

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Snapes Green; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead cost estimating for diverse projects. This role involves developing detailed estimates, coordinating tender activities, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in senior estimating, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset. Benefits include a competitive package with a focus on career development and work/life balance. Interested? Email your CV to apply.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Health & wellbeing support

Private medical insurance options

Company car scheme or allowance

Enhanced parental leave

Professional membership support

Cycle to Work scheme

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in senior estimating within a main contracting environment.
• Experience bidding across multiple sectors with project values of £7m-£30m.
• Proven ability to support and manage framework bids and renewals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, compile, and present detailed cost estimates for construction bids.
• Support bid qualification and tender strategy including early appraisal.
• Lead tender launches and coordinate documentation, schedules, and team responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Estimator

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Are you an experienced senior construction estimator ready to step into a key commercial role and lead accurate, competitive cost estimating across diverse projects? We're looking for a proactive Senior Estimator to join a values-driven team where your expertise will be recognised, supported, and developed. You'll play a central role in the pre-construction and bidding process, responsible for producing robust cost estimates, coordinating tender activity, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a senior position where leadership and commercial awareness are critical - and where your input directly helps shape successful bid submissions.

You'll be joining a culture that champions career development, diversity, inclusion and work/life balance. Whether you're building on long experience or looking to grow further, you'll have opportunities to learn, contribute, and be part of a supportive community.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, evaluate, compile, and present detailed cost estimates for construction bids.
• Support bid qualification and tender strategy including early appraisal and PQQ submissions.
• Plan and manage pre-construction resources and internal tender processes.
• Lead tender launches and coordinate documentation, schedules, and team responsibilities.
• Review tender documentation, Bills of Quantities, supply chain inputs, and external consultant data.
• Provide technical, commercial, and risk support through the tender process.
• Attend site visits, presentations, and handover meetings as required.
• Mentor and support junior estimating staff while promoting continuous improvement.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone with strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset. You'll need:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in senior estimating within a main contracting environment.
• Experience bidding across multiple sectors (e.g., education, healthcare, commercial, leisure) with typical project values of £7m-£30m.
• Proven ability to support and manage framework bids and renewals.
• A track record of mentoring more junior staff and leading aspects of the bidding process.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills and strong team-working behaviours.

Benefits & Perks

A competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work/life balance, and career progression:

• Health Cash Plan
• Health & wellbeing support
• Private medical insurance options
• Company car scheme or allowance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional membership support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Death in Service benefit providing a tax-free lump sum.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next challenge, please email your CV to [e-mail] or click on apply

Note: Even if you don't meet every criterion but feel you could bring value and enthusiasm, we'd still love to hear from you.