Senior Estimator - Hybrid Tender & Cost Specialist

Constructive Moves; Welwyn; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Constructive Moves are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Hertfordshire office, delivering accurate costings for residential, education, health, and commercial sectors. You will lead tender preparations and advise on commercial strategy with a focus on value engineering.

Hybrid working arrangements are available, and you will collaborate closely with project teams to ensure robust pricing, risk assessment, and smooth handover to delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating and tender preparation.
• Ability to measure drawings and prepare bills of quantities.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Proficient in Excel for cost comparison.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and commercial submissions for allocated tenders.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Prepare measured quantities and bills of quantities to support tender pricing.
• Obtain and evaluate competitive quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify tender risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
• Assist on post-tender commercial negotiations and handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Tender preparation

Measuring drawings

New-build development knowledge

Excel for cost comparison

Tools

Bluebeam

Estimate

Excel

Job description

Constructive Moves are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Hertfordshire office, delivering accurate costings for residential, education, health, and commercial sectors. You will lead tender preparations and advise on commercial strategy with a focus on value engineering.

Hybrid working arrangements are available, and you will collaborate closely with project teams to ensure robust pricing, risk assessment, and smooth handover to delivery.