Senior Estimator - Hybrid, High-Value Projects

AVK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual travel allowance

Flexible / hybrid working options

Ongoing training and career developme

Supportive, collaborative team

Private Medical Insurance

Company Bonus Scheme

AVK North Face Merchandise

Job summary

AVK is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Estimating team. The role drives strategic cost advice, prepares high‑quality estimates for complex, high‑value projects, and manages tender deliverables across pre‑construction.

You will collaborate with commercial and supply chain teams, lead tender meetings, advise on procurement risks and pricing strategies, and mentor junior staff while maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in estimating across sectors and project types.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple high-quality estimates under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Own all estimating documentation and ensure quality control
• Lead tender meetings and sign-off processes
• Deliver accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions
• Develop pricing strategies and oversee bid preparation
• Review project documents to ensure compliance and identify risks
• Maintain reliable cashflow forecasts
• Coordinate inputs from supply chain and internal teams
• Advise clients on procurement, risk, and estimating strategy
• Act as a client-facing lead throughout the estimating process
• Drive improvements in estimating tools and processes
• Mentor junior team members
• Ensure outputs meet client expectations and deadlines
• Champion use of cost databases and benchmarking
• Build supply chain relationships and gather market intelligence

Skills

Estimating leadership

Cost control

Commercial acumen

MS 365

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

AVK is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Estimating team. The role drives strategic cost advice, prepares high‑quality estimates for complex, high‑value projects, and manages tender deliverables across pre‑construction.

You will collaborate with commercial and supply chain teams, lead tender meetings, advise on procurement risks and pricing strategies, and mentor junior staff while maintaining client relationships.