Senior Estimator – Refurb & Small Works (Car Allowance)

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Main Contractor in Newcastle to recruit an Estimator or Senior Estimator. The role focuses on securing future work by managing tenders from enquiry to submission, in refurbishment and small works across the North East.

You'll own tender enquiries up to £5 million, prepare competitive submissions, review documentation, and work with clients, subcontractors and the pre-construction team to deliver robust estimates and winning bids.

Qualifications

• Experience pricing refurbishment or commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract packages and construction sequencing.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of tender enquiries up to £5 million and submit competitive bids.
• Review tender docs, assess requirements, and produce BOQs and cost estimates.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams to deliver refurbishment and small works projects.

Skills

Estimating experience

Commercial construction knowledge

Communication & relationship-building

North East supply chain relationships

Job description

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Main Contractor in Newcastle to recruit an Estimator or Senior Estimator. The role focuses on securing future work by managing tenders from enquiry to submission, in refurbishment and small works across the North East.

You'll own tender enquiries up to £5 million, prepare competitive submissions, review documentation, and work with clients, subcontractors and the pre-construction team to deliver robust estimates and winning bids.