Senior Estimator

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Walberswick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team. This role involves leading accurate and competitive cost estimating on a range of projects, with responsibilities including developing detailed cost estimates and supporting the bidding process. Candidates should have at least 10 years of estimating experience in a contracting environment and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package focused on wellbeing and career progression.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

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 across multiple sectors including education and healthcare.
• Proven ability to support and manage framework bids.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, compile, and present detailed cost estimates for construction bids.
• Lead tender launches and coordinate documentation and team responsibilities.
• Mentor and support junior estimating staff.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

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.

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
• 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 rhianthornbaker.co.uk 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.

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