Senior Estimator - Main Contractor (Healthcare & Education)

Reinforced Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reinforced Recruitment in Sutton is seeking an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator for a main contracting role. You will prepare accurate tenders, review drawings, and manage the estimating process from enquiry through tender submission.

You will price projects up to £8m across healthcare, education, fit-out and refurbishments, identify risks and value engineering opportunities, and liaise with commercial and pre-construction teams to deliver competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating for a main contractor.
• Tendering in healthcare, education, fit-out, refurbishment or cut‑and‑carve.
• Experience pricing projects up to £8m.
• Understanding of construction methods and tender processes.
• Ability to manage tenders independently and meet deadlines.
• Stable employment history with progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders for projects valued up to £8m.
• Manage estimating from enquiry to tender submission.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Carry out detailed take-offs and cost assessments.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.
• Attend tender meetings and contribute to bid submissions.

Skills

Tendering

Costing

Take-offs

Subcontractor quotes

Risk assessment

Project management

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Reinforced Recruitment in Sutton is seeking an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator for a main contracting role. You will prepare accurate tenders, review drawings, and manage the estimating process from enquiry through tender submission.

You will price projects up to £8m across healthcare, education, fit-out and refurbishments, identify risks and value engineering opportunities, and liaise with commercial and pre-construction teams to deliver competitive bids.