Senior Estimator: Complex Refurb & Tender Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Bromley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Professional development and CPD

Clear career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Estimator for a main contractor in the United Kingdom. The role covers pricing refurbishment, restoration and construction projects, managing tenders from enquiry to handover and coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams.

Candidate should have 10+ years in estimating, strong JCT contract knowledge, and experience across multiple trades. The position offers a salary of £50,000–£65,000, full-time status, and benefits including pension, holiday

Qualifications

• 10+ years estimating experience for a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of the complete tender process.
• Proven experience with JCT contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of refurbishment and construction trades.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Excellent commercial, numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience using Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates, cost plans and tender submissions.
• Completing take-offs and quantification from drawings and specifications.
• Managing the tender process from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Pricing packages including scaffolding, roofing, decorating, stone restoration, carpentry and glazing.
• Identifying commercial risks, scope gaps and design inconsistencies.
• Supporting value engineering and tender negotiations.
• Preparing detailed handovers for project and commercial teams.
• Working confidently with JCT contracts and associated tender documentation.

Skills

Estimating

Tender process

JCT contracts

Refurbishment

Construction trades

Excel

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Estimator for a main contractor in the United Kingdom. The role covers pricing refurbishment, restoration and construction projects, managing tenders from enquiry to handover and coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams.

Candidate should have 10+ years in estimating, strong JCT contract knowledge, and experience across multiple trades. The position offers a salary of £50,000–£65,000, full-time status, and benefits including pension, holiday