Senior Estimator — Lead Construction Tendering & Value Engineering

Bimplus; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd in Derby is recruiting an experienced Estimator/Senior Estimator to join a regional main contractor with a strong Midlands presence. You will manage tenders from enquiry through submission, develop pricing strategies and produce detailed cost plans.

The role offers the chance to work on education, healthcare, commercial and public-sector projects across the Midlands, with exposure to value engineering, risk analysis and client negotiations, and a clear path to

Qualifications

• Experience pricing construction projects for main contractors.
• Ability to interrogate drawings, specs and tender information.
• Experience managing tenders independently.
• Strong analytical and numerical capabilities.
• Proven communication and negotiation skills.
• Relevant construction qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates and cost plans.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Produce bills of quantities and tender breakdowns.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor quotations and supplier enquiries.
• Analyse quotations to identify best value and risks.
• Collaborate with Design, Commercial and Operational teams.
• Support value engineering and alternative construction solutions.
• Attend tender adjudications and client meetings.
• Contribute to tender presentations and post-tender negotiations.
• Assist handover of secured projects to delivery teams.

Skills

Estimating experience

Main contractor experience

New build & refurbishment

Construction methodology

Subcontractor markets

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Tender management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Construction qualification

Job description

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd in Derby is recruiting an experienced Estimator/Senior Estimator to join a regional main contractor with a strong Midlands presence. You will manage tenders from enquiry through submission, develop pricing strategies and produce detailed cost plans.

The role offers the chance to work on education, healthcare, commercial and public-sector projects across the Midlands, with exposure to value engineering, risk analysis and client negotiations, and a clear path to