Senior Estimator | Pre-Construction & Tender Lead

Thorn Baker Group; Malvern; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Group together with a well-established construction contractor is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join its expanding pre-construction team. This role involves managing tenders from initial enquiry through to handover and requires strong pricing, measurement and procurement skills.

You will work closely with the Pre-Construction Manager and commercial teams, reviewing tender documentation, conducting cost planning, managing subcontractor enquiries and identifying risks and

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating and tender management.
• Strong pricing, measurement and procurement skills.
• Knowledge of competitive, negotiated and framework tendering.
• Commercial awareness and proactive risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with estimating software such as Conquest, Causeway or similar platforms.
• A construction, commercial or quantity surveying qualification (beneficial but not essential)

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation and project requirements.
• Carry out measurement, pricing and cost planning activities.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Prepare tender submissions and adjudication documentation.
• Support negotiated, framework and competitive tender opportunities.
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously across a diverse project portfolio.

Skills

Tender management

Pricing

Measurement

Procurement

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction/Quantity surveying qualification

Tools

Conquest

Causeway

Job description

Thorn Baker Group together with a well-established construction contractor is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join its expanding pre-construction team. This role involves managing tenders from initial enquiry through to handover and requires strong pricing, measurement and procurement skills.

You will work closely with the Pre-Construction Manager and commercial teams, reviewing tender documentation, conducting cost planning, managing subcontractor enquiries and identifying risks and