Senior Estimator

Sphere Solutions; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Car allowance

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Sphere Solutions are partnering with a client to recruit a Senior Estimator to lead and manage the estimating function of the business, supporting land acquisitions, turnover and profit targets while keeping the business competitive.

The role involves developing cost plans and tenders, applying cost rates, assessing technical information and leading tender activities across the project lifecycle in a busy house-building environment.

Qualifications

• HNC or Equivalent Level 5 Qualification in building construction or equivalent.
• Experience of working as an Estimator in the house building industry.
• Experience using estimating software.
• Assertive and confident, with strong influencing and negotiation skills and a proven ability to achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, commercially competitive cost plans and tenders from initial land opportunities through to board approval and contract award.
• Apply appropriate cost rates, assess technical information and continually review abnormal costs, design solutions and budget changes.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate allowances and clear tender clarifications are included.
• Lead tender activities, including obtaining competitive supply chain quotations, chairing tender meetings and supporting tender strategy.
• Provide clear cost reports, workbooks and package information, working collaboratively with Commercial, Land, Technical, Sales and Build teams to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Estimator experience

Estimating software

Negotiation skills

Influencing ability

Education

HNC/Level 5 Building Construction

Job description

Senior Estimator

St Austell

Salary up to £65,000 + Car allowance

Permanent

The Role

Sphere Solutions are partnering with their client to recruit a Senior Estimator to lead and manage the estimating function of the business. You'll provide an efficient and commercially focused estimating service, supporting land acquisitions, turnover and profit targets while helping the business remain competitive in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, commercially competitive cost plans and tenders from initial land opportunities through to board approval and contract award.
• Apply appropriate cost rates, assess technical information and continually review abnormal costs, design solutions and budget changes.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate allowances and clear tender clarifications are included.
• Lead tender activities, including obtaining competitive supply chain quotations, chairing tender meetings and supporting tender strategy.
• Provide clear cost reports, workbooks and package information, working collaboratively with Commercial, Land, Technical, Sales and Build teams to support successful project delivery.

Candidate Specification

• HNC or Equivalent Level 5 Qualification in building construction or equivalent
• Experience of working as an Estimator in the house building industry
• Experience using estimating software
• Assertive and confident, with strong influencing and negotiation skills and a proven ability to achieve positive outcomes.

On Offer

The role offers a competitive salary, 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a 10% car allowance and payment of professional membership fees plus many more.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background