Senior Estimator (Construction / Industrial)

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is partnering with an established client to hire an experienced Senior Estimator focused on industrial and logistics sectors. You will price projects, manage tenders, and work from enquiry through to contract award in a busy pre-construction team.

The role offers a £50,000–£65,000 salary with excellent career opportunities and company support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial/construction estimating and tendering.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications to prepare accurate estimates.
• Experience with Bills of Quantities and take-offs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders, budgets and cost estimates for new projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to ensure accuracy.
• Produce and analyse subcontractor quotations and Bills of Quantities.
• Manage post-tender queries and handover to construction team.

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Take-offs

Bills of Quantities

Subcontractor quotes

Excel

Word

Time management

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

Outlook

Job description

Senior Estimator - Construction - Industrial & Logistics

£50,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Career Opportunity

Permanent | Full-Time

Experienced Industrial / Logistics Estimator - Your Next Opportunity?

Diamond Search Recruitment is working exclusively with a highly established and successful client who is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator with a strong industrial background.

If you're confident pricing projects, managing tenders and getting into the detail of drawings, take-offs and subcontractor quotations, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role within the pre-construction team, helping to secure new projects and deliver accurate, competitive tenders from initial enquiry through to contract award.

• Preparing tenders, budgets and cost estimates for new projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Completing detailed manual and digital take-offs.
• Producing Bills of Quantities.
• Preparing and issuing subcontractor enquiries.
• Obtaining, analysing and comparing subcontractor quotations.
• Building accurate project costs and tender submissions.
• Managing post-tender queries and negotiations through to contract signature.
• Maintaining tender deadlines and ensuring submissions are delivered on time.
• Attending site visits as required.
• Supporting the Pre-Construction Director.
• Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensuring a smooth handover of successful tenders to the construction team.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced Estimator who understands the industrial environment and is comfortable taking ownership of the estimating process.

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the industrial/construction sector.
• Strong tendering and estimating experience.
• Excellent understanding of drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Experience with detailed take-offs and Bills of Quantities.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor quotations.Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tenders.
• A proactive, reliable and self-motivated approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• A full driving licence.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join an established business where your estimating experience will have a direct impact on securing new work and supporting future growth.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on varied projects, take ownership of the tender process and develop your career within a professional pre-construction environment.

£50,000 - £65,000 salary plus great benefits!