Senior Estimator – Major Projects (Tier 1) | Flexible/Hybrid

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £90k–£100k

Benefits package

Performance bonus

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

SENIOR ESTIMATOR role with a leading Tier 1 contractor in the Midlands region. You will own competitive tenders from enquiry through submission, pricing major projects typically £50m+ and coordinating with Bid Managers, Design, Planning and Commercial teams.

Join a high-calibre pre-construction team delivering landmark schemes with flexible, hybrid working and a strong package. Experience with Conquest/EValuate is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or ready to step up at Tier 1 level.
• Experience pricing major construction projects, ideally £50m+.
• Strong understanding of modern construction methods and procurement routes.
• Excellent commercial awareness with high attention to detail.
• Confident communicator within a collaborative pre-construction team.
• Thrives under tender deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience using Conquest and/or EValuate estimating software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the estimating process on major construction tenders.
• Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates from first principles.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Managing supply chain enquiries and subcontractor pricing.
• Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Producing detailed pricing documents and tender reports.
• Collaborating with pre-construction, design and operational teams.
• Supporting bid presentations and client negotiations where required.

Skills

Senior Estimator experience

Tier 1 contractor background

Tender pricing experience

Construction methods knowledge

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Deadline sensitive

Tools

Conquest / EValuate

Job description

SENIOR ESTIMATOR role with a leading Tier 1 contractor in the Midlands region. You will own competitive tenders from enquiry through submission, pricing major projects typically £50m+ and coordinating with Bid Managers, Design, Planning and Commercial teams.

Join a high-calibre pre-construction team delivering landmark schemes with flexible, hybrid working and a strong package. Experience with Conquest/EValuate is beneficial.