Senior Estimator

Thorn Baker Construction; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead cost estimating for diverse projects. In this key role, you will develop detailed cost estimates, coordinate tender activities, and support strategic decision-making while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience within a main contracting environment, strong leadership skills, and experience across multiple sectors. This 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 bidding across multiple sectors (e.g., education, healthcare, commercial).
• 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 and PQQ submissions.
• Plan and manage pre-construction resources and internal tender processes.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-working behaviours

Job description

Are you an experienced senior construction estimator ready to step into a key commercial role and lead accurate, competitive cost estimating across diverse projects? WeLite;re looking for a proactive Senior Estimator to join a values-driven team where your expertise will be recognised, supported, and developed. YouLite;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.

YouLite;ll be joining a culture that champions career development, diversity, inclusion and work/life balance.

What YouLite;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

WeLite;re looking for someone with strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset. YouLite;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.

A competitive benefits package designed to supportाहा 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 rhianpeechbaker.co.uk or click on apply

Note: Even if you donLite;t meet every criterion but feel you could bring value and enthusiasm, weLite;d still love to hear from you.

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