Senior Estimator — Hybrid, Up to £85k + Car Allowance

Think Recruitment; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefits package

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression opportunities

Stable pipeline of secured projects

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Think Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Estimator in Coventry for a Midlands contractor. The role involves leading tenders from enquiry through to handover, with a focus on accuracy and value engineering.

You will review drawings, prepare estimates, and liaise with commercial, design and operations teams to ensure buildability and programme alignment. Hybrid working and a strong benefits package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a main contractor.
• Experience pricing new build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of subcontractor procurement and supply chain management.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using estimating software alongside Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specs and tender documentation.
• Produce detailed analytical estimates and cost plans.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare bills of quantities and pricing preliminaries.
• Identify project risks and opportunities during Tender.
• Carry out value engineering to maximise client value.
• Support post-tender negotiations with clients and consultants.

Skills

Tendering experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Think Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Estimator in Coventry for a Midlands contractor. The role involves leading tenders from enquiry through to handover, with a focus on accuracy and value engineering.

You will review drawings, prepare estimates, and liaise with commercial, design and operations teams to ensure buildability and programme alignment. Hybrid working and a strong benefits package are on offer.