Senior Estimator - Pre-Construction (Residential/Commercial)

HARGREAVES CONTRACTING LTD; Accrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargreaves Contracting Ltd in Rising Bridge near Accrington is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the pre-construction team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and tenders for pre-qualification and tender submissions across residential, social housing, industrial and commercial projects in private and public sectors.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, ability to read drawings and specifications, and proficiency with estimating software and cost

Qualifications

• Experience preparing tenders, cost plans, and bills of quantities for building projects.
• Strong estimating and quantity surveying skills with ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and building regulations.
• Advanced analytical and numerical skills with estimating software, spreadsheets, and cost databases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and tenders for pre-qualification and tender submissions.
• Produce cost estimates and tenders for new-build residential and social housing projects.
• Work on industrial and commercial projects across private and public sectors.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and building regulations to inform estimates.

Skills

Estimating skills

Quantity surveying

Communication

Tools

Conquest Estimating

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hargreaves Contracting Ltd in Rising Bridge near Accrington is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the pre-construction team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and tenders for pre-qualification and tender submissions across residential, social housing, industrial and commercial projects in private and public sectors.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, ability to read drawings and specifications, and proficiency with estimating software and cost