Senior Estimator — Milton Keynes, Diverse Sector Tenders

Skilled Careers; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Estimator in Milton Keynes is a pivotal pre-construction role within a Tier 2 main contractor. You will take ownership of tenders from enquiry through to submission, collaborating with pre-construction and delivery teams to develop accurate, competitive bids.

You will price projects across commercial, education, industrial and retail sectors, produce detailed cost plans and bills of quantities, assess risks, obtain subcontractor quotes, and support tender handover.

Qualifications

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

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 in Milton Keynes is a pivotal pre-construction role within a Tier 2 main contractor. You will take ownership of tenders from enquiry through to submission, collaborating with pre-construction and delivery teams to develop accurate, competitive bids.

You will price projects across commercial, education, industrial and retail sectors, produce detailed cost plans and bills of quantities, assess risks, obtain subcontractor quotes, and support tender handover.