Senior Estimator - Design & Build Tender Leader

Central Employment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Employment is seeking a Senior Estimator for a leading North East construction business. You will drive the full tender process from enquiry to submission, partnering with Bid, Design and Operations teams to secure high-value design and build projects.

You will develop cost models, prices, and supply chain inputs, take-offs from drawings, and present proposals to senior management. A strong commercial mindset and precise attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction estimating.
• Strong understanding of tender documents and contract terms.
• Experience pricing design & build tenders.
• Knowledge of BIM-enabled design processes.
• Ability to develop whole life-cycle cost models.
• Experience preparing subcontract packages and terms & conditions.
• Strong planning and project coordination capabilities.
• Proven cost analysis and value-engineering skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate tender requirements to the bid team.
• Liaise with design teams to develop pricing-ready designs.
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs from drawings.
• Build accurate rates using labour, plant, material and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare, issue and manage supply chain enquiries.
• Provide input into project planning during tender stage.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost efficiencies.
• Collaborate to ensure submissions meet client requirements.
• Present tender proposals to senior management for approval.
• Prepare and submit final tender documentation.
• Manage multiple tenders under strict deadlines.
• Support the bid team throughout the bidding process to secure projects.

Skills

Estimating & Tendering

BIM-enabled design

Cost modelling

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Central Employment is seeking a Senior Estimator for a leading North East construction business. You will drive the full tender process from enquiry to submission, partnering with Bid, Design and Operations teams to secure high-value design and build projects.

You will develop cost models, prices, and supply chain inputs, take-offs from drawings, and present proposals to senior management. A strong commercial mindset and precise attention to detail are essential.