Senior Estimator

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 90k

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical

Training funded

Health checks

Eye tests

Assistance programme

Career progression

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Stevenage base, covering education, healthcare, community, industrial, leisure, retail and commercial projects up to £20m. You will join a busy preconstruction team, preparing cost plans, tenders and estimates across multiple schemes.

This role requires experience with main contractors on new build or refurbishment projects, strong teamwork, and the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Estimator in construction
• Experience with main contractor on new build or refurbishment
• Self-directed, organised and highly motivated
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong team player with good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost plans, tenders and estimates
• Leading the estimating process across multiple projects
• Working closely with design, commercial and operational teams
• Liaising with supply chain partners to secure competitive pricing
• Supporting junior team members where required

Job description

Overview

Senior Estimator. Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + package. Location: Stevenage / Hertfordshire. Sectors: Education, Healthcare, Community, Industrial, Leisure, Retail, Commercial. Projects: New Build & Refurbishment | Up to £20m.

Company Overview

This is an opportunity to join a long‑standing regional contractor with a strong reputation across Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. The business delivers a wide range of general contracting schemes up to £20m and is known for its stable workforce, supportive environment and consistent pipeline of repeat work. They operate from well‑presented, modern offices and offer a clear structure for career development.

Benefits

• Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown allocation)
• Additional holiday awarded after long‑service milestones (up to 28 days)
• Pension
• Private medical cover
• Professional memberships and training fully funded
• Annual health checks and flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye tests and glasses covered for regular screen users
• Regular pay reviews
• Continued career progression

The Role

You will join a busy preconstruction team working on a mix of new build, refurbishment, alteration and fit‑out projects up to £20m. Work spans multiple sectors including Education, Healthcare, Community, Industrial, Leisure & Retail and Commercial Buildings.

Working hours: 8.30am - 5pm with 1 hour for lunch.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost plans, tenders and estimates
• Leading the estimating process across multiple projects
• Working closely with design, commercial and operational teams
• Liaising with supply chain partners to secure competitive pricing
• Supporting junior team members where required

About You

• Experienced Estimator within the construction industry
• Background working for a main contractor on new build or refurbishment schemes
• Self‑directed, organised and highly motivated
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong team player with good communication skills

Locations considered: Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire / Stevenage