Senior Estimator - Milton Keynes

Skilled Careers; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking a Senior Estimator for a Milton Keynes-based Tier 2 main contractor. You will take ownership of tenders from enquiry through submission and work with pre-construction and delivery teams on diverse commercial, education, industrial and retail projects.

The role offers up to £95,000 plus a competitive package. You will price from drawings and specifications, manage multiple tenders, and contribute to value engineering while liaising with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience pricing projects within commercial, education, industrial and/or retail sectors.
• Strong estimating experience in a main contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other tender information.
• Taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Reviewing and analysing project documentation to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Producing accurate bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Developing build-ups, preliminaries and detailed cost plans.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Attending tender meetings and site visits where required.
• Working closely with the wider pre-construction and delivery teams.
• Contributing to value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Presenting and supporting tender submissions through to handover.

Job description

Senior Estimator Milton Keynes

Senior Estimator Milton Keynes

Up to £95,000 + Package Tier 2 Main Contractor Commercial, Education, Industrial & Retail

A well-established Tier 2 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its pre-construction team in Milton Keynes.

Working as part of a close-knit team of four, you will be responsible for pricing a diverse range of projects across the commercial, education, industrial and retail sectors, providing an excellent opportunity to work across a varied and interesting tender portfolio.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with the pre-construction and operational teams to develop accurate and competitive bids.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other tender information
• Taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously
• Reviewing and analysing project documentation to identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Producing accurate bills of quantities and pricing schedules
• Developing build-ups, preliminaries and detailed cost plans
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process
• Attending tender meetings and site visits where required
• Working closely with the wider pre-construction and delivery teams
• Contributing to value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Presenting and supporting tender submissions through to handover

About You

The successful candidate will have strong estimating experience gained within a main contracting environment, ideally with experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Experience pricing projects within commercial, education, industrial and/or retail sectors would be highly advantageous.

You'll be confident working independently while also enjoying the collaborative environment of a small estimating team. Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines are essential.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £95,000, depending on experience
• Competitive package
• Based in Milton Keynes
• Opportunity to join an established Tier 2 main contractor
• Work across a varied portfolio of commercial, education, industrial and retail projects
• Join an experienced estimating team of four
• Excellent exposure to a diverse range of tenders
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

Role: Senior Estimator
Location: Milton Keynes
Contractor: Tier 2 Main Contractor
Sectors: Commercial Education Industrial Retail
Team: Pre-Construction / Estimating 4 people
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Package