Senior Estimator & Pre-Construction Lead

Mk Consult; Ringway; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Medicash scheme

Future shareholding

Supportive environment

Job summary

Mk Consult is seeking a Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager to lead the pre-construction estimating function in the North West. The role focuses on refurbishment and fit-out projects up to £5m, with live environment delivery across healthcare and education sectors.

You will own tenders from enquiry to handover, develop procurement strategies, and mentor junior estimators while shaping estimating processes and reporting to support growth plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years estimating experience in construction.
• BSc/HNC in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience in general contracting, refurbishment or fit-out.
• Experience pricing healthcare/education/public-sector projects would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Excellent cost estimating from first principles.
• Proficient in tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders from enquiry to submission and handover.
• Review tender docs and carry out site surveys for accurate data.
• Price direct works from first principles including labour, plant and materials.
• Analyse commercial risks and opportunities within tenders.
• Manage tender queries, RFIs and clarifications.
• Prepare bid settlements and tender adjudications.
• Mentor junior estimators and apprentices.
• Develop estimating systems and processes.
• Support resource planning and department succession.

Skills

Estimating experience

First-principles estimating

General contracting

Healthcare/education pricing

JCT/NEC contracts

Tender documentation

Excel

Mentoring team

Education

BSc / HNC in Quantity Surveying

Construction-related discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mk Consult is seeking a Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager to lead the pre-construction estimating function in the North West. The role focuses on refurbishment and fit-out projects up to £5m, with live environment delivery across healthcare and education sectors.

You will own tenders from enquiry to handover, develop procurement strategies, and mentor junior estimators while shaping estimating processes and reporting to support growth plans.