Senior Estimator: Construction Tender Lead (Watford)

Vision Recruitment Group Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Recruitment Group Limited is sourcing an experienced Estimator for a permanent position in Watford, working with a respected construction business on special works projects up to £5M.

You will lead tender activity, manage proposals, costings and supplier quotations, and hand over to delivery once a contract is awarded. This role offers direct involvement with pre-construction and senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the construction industry.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident negotiation, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the tender process from initial review through to final submission.
• Reviewing tender proposals and identifying key project requirements.
• Preparing detailed, competitive tenders and bills of quantities.
• Obtaining, analysing and comparing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Producing net cost estimates based on current market rates.
• Working on both fixed-price and two-stage tenders.
• Supporting design-and-build opportunities, including value engineering and design advice.
• Undertaking detailed risk analysis and ensuring risks are appropriately reflected within tender submissions.
• Complete tender documentation and provide a detailed handover to the Operations team following successful award.

Job description

Vision Recruitment Group Limited is sourcing an experienced Estimator for a permanent position in Watford, working with a respected construction business on special works projects up to £5M.

You will lead tender activity, manage proposals, costings and supplier quotations, and hand over to delivery once a contract is awarded. This role offers direct involvement with pre-construction and senior management.