Senior Estimator - Major Projects (Midlands) | Hybrid

Energy Jobline CVL; South Derbyshire; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Hybrid working

Long-term career development

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Senior Estimator for a leading UK main contractor in the East Midlands. You will take the lead on tenders for projects ranging from £20m to £100m+, driving accurate cost plans and competitive submissions.

You will manage tender processes, review drawings, prepare subcontractor enquiries, analyse quotations and mentor junior estimators while liaising with clients and the wider commercial team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Estimator with a main contractor background.
• Experience tendering medium to large-scale construction projects and refurbishment schemes.
• Ability to analyse drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong subcontractor and supplier concentration and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process on projects ranging from £20m to £100m+.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for new-build and refurbishment schemes.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages.
• Analyse and evaluate subcontractor quotations.
• Produce detailed tender adjudications and cost plans.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities at tender stage.
• Develop competitive and robust tender submissions.
• Collaborate with Pre-Construction Managers, Planners and the commercial team.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Support value engineering and alternative construction solutions.
• Assist with handover from pre-construction to delivery team.

Skills

Tendering experience

Construction estimating

Commercial awareness

Analytical ability

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Tender management

Attention to detail

Multiple deadlines

Education

Relevant construction or commercial qualification

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Senior Estimator for a leading UK main contractor in the East Midlands. You will take the lead on tenders for projects ranging from £20m to £100m+, driving accurate cost plans and competitive submissions.

You will manage tender processes, review drawings, prepare subcontractor enquiries, analyse quotations and mentor junior estimators while liaising with clients and the wider commercial team.