Senior Estimator – Luxury Residential Construction (Onsite)

Major Recruitment Norwich; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Gym Membership

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Major Recruitment Norwich is assisting a respected Norfolk-based construction firm to appoint a Senior Construction Estimator for luxury residential projects. The role centers on pre-construction estimating, tender submissions, and developing project rates from first principles.

You will operate in a close, collaborative team that values accuracy and commercial insight. The successful candidate will bring knowledge of residential construction, excellent Excel and estimating software skills, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within construction.
• Experience with residential luxury projects preferred but other sectors considered if demonstrable.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and labour productivity.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for construction projects.
• Review drawings, specs and docs to assess costs and resources.
• Build labour, material, plant and resource rates from first principles.
• Produce pricing using established cost benchmarks and market intel.
• Collaborate with Directors and project teams to develop competitive bids.
• Assess risks and opportunities; provide value engineering where appropriate.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Monitor market trends, material costs and labour rates.
• Present cost breakdowns and tender reports to senior management/clients.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and pre-construction planning.
• Manage multiple tenders and deadlines with high accuracy.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Residential construction knowledge

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Tools

Estimating software

Cost planning software

Job description

Major Recruitment Norwich is assisting a respected Norfolk-based construction firm to appoint a Senior Construction Estimator for luxury residential projects. The role centers on pre-construction estimating, tender submissions, and developing project rates from first principles.

You will operate in a close, collaborative team that values accuracy and commercial insight. The successful candidate will bring knowledge of residential construction, excellent Excel and estimating software skills, and