Senior Estimator

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in Staffordshire. This office-based role involves managing cost estimates, site measurements, and client interactions for industrial refurbishment projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction industry and a proactive mindset. The company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

£5,000 Car Allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator in industrial or commercial projects.
• Understanding of office and industrial fit-outs.
• Willing to commute to Staffordshire daily.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming enquiries and prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Conduct site measurements and liaise with clients.
• Oversee handover to Contracts Managers for delivery.

Skills

Estimating experience in construction

Self-motivated

Proactive mindset

Good systems knowledge

Tools

COINS software

Job description

Estimator
£60,000 - £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus
Staffordshire (Office-based with National Site Travel)
An exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced Estimator to join a growing, well-established main contractor working on high-value industrial and office refurbishment projects across the UK. This is a newly created role that offers clear progression opportunities and the chance to play a key role in the company's long-term growth.
Do you have estimating experience in the construction industry working on industrial or commercial projects? Are you looking to take on a brand new role where you will have autonomy to make it your own?
This company are a respected and expanding construction company with over 15 years of industry success. They work on refurbishment and fit-out projects across industrial sheds and commercial office spaces, delivering schemes up to £5 million in value.
With a national presence and plans to increase turnover from £60M to £100M, they have an impressive order book alongside a fantastic reputation which has allows them to triple turnover across the last few year. To aid with their grow plans they are now looking to bring an experienced Estimator into the office and streamline their processes.
This role is office based in Staffordshire, with occasional travel to sites across the UK. As the lead Estimator, you will take full ownership of the pre-construction estimating function. Your responsibilities will include producing accurate cost estimates, conducting site measurements, and liaising directly with clients to fully understand their project requirements. Once a project is secured, you will oversee a smooth handover to the Contracts Managers for delivery and execution.
The ideal candidate will be an Estimator with Industrial shed experience who is looking for a varied long term role within a growing company.
This is a fanatic opportunity to join a growing contractor in a new position where you can make a huge impact within a close knit company who care about career development and progression.
The role:

• Manage incoming enquiries, prepare accurate cost estimates, and conduct site measurements
• Send tender packages to subcontractors, collate quotations, and liaise with Contracts Managers to finalise bids
• Submit tenders, handle amendments, and support seamless handovers to site teams
• Build strong relationships with Clients and subcontractors to ensure repeat business and best rates

The person

• Proven experience as an Estimator in industrial or commercial projects, with an understanding of office/industrial fit-outs
• Self-motivated, proactive, and career-driven, with a collaborative and 'go-getter' mindset
• Good Systems knowledge, COINS software experience desirable but can be trained on
• Willing to commute daily to Staffordshire with occasional site travel nationwide

Reference Number: BBBH 259352
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Created on 04/08/2025 by JR United Kingdom