Senior Estimator – Construction Tenders

Dragados UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragados UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop detailed price estimates for direct costs and preliminaries for major projects in London. You will coordinate with design and construction teams to reflect build methodology, sequence, and cost impacts in the commercial submission.

Key duties include preparing bids, collaborating with the tender team, gathering subcontractor quotes, and updating budgets as designs evolve.

Qualifications

• Experience in project estimating with main or tier 2 contractors.
• Relevant degree in surveying or construction.
• RICS or equivalent chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed price estimates for direct costs and preliminaries.
• Coordinate with planning and construction teams for input on cost.
• Develop commercial workbooks and activity schedules.
• Gather quotes from subcontractors and suppliers; validate rates.
• Support bid submissions and tender team with cost input.
• Contribute to risk assessment and budget updates.

Skills

Estimating methods

Costing

Data analysis

Tender preparation

BIM cost modelling

Education

Degree in surveying or construction

RICS chartered

Tools

QRA

BIM

Job description

Dragados UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop detailed price estimates for direct costs and preliminaries for major projects in London. You will coordinate with design and construction teams to reflect build methodology, sequence, and cost impacts in the commercial submission.

Key duties include preparing bids, collaborating with the tender team, gathering subcontractor quotes, and updating budgets as designs evolve.