Senior Estimator — Hybrid, High-Value Construction Bids

Bimplus; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited in Hertfordshire is seeking a Senior Estimator for a permanent role. You will lead pricing and cost planning for high-value construction projects, managing bids from early design to contract award.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years’ experience with main contractors in estimating, with projects over £20m and experience using Conquest software. Flexible hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience with main contractors in pure Estimating roles.
• Sector experience must include projects over £20m.
• Lead pricing and cost planning for high-value construction projects (£20m–£70m).

Responsibilities

• Lead the pricing and cost planning for high-value construction projects, ensuring bids are competitive, accurate, and profitable from the early design stages until contract award.
• Create accurate build costs and manage the full estimating process for projects £20m–£70m in value.
• Identify commercial or technical risks early and propose solutions to fix them.
• Check subcontractor quotes in detail to ensure they are fair and complete.
• 10+ years experience with main contractors in pure Estimating roles.
• Price work autonomously.
• Sector experience must include projects over £20m.
• Previous roles: Lead Estimator, Senior Estimator or Estimator.

Skills

Estimating experience 10+ years

Soft skills & stakeholder management

Education

Degree/BTEC in Construction related subject

Tools

Conquest software

Job description

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited in Hertfordshire is seeking a Senior Estimator for a permanent role. You will lead pricing and cost planning for high-value construction projects, managing bids from early design to contract award.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years’ experience with main contractors in estimating, with projects over £20m and experience using Conquest software. Flexible hybrid working available.