Senior Estimator — Strategy-Driven Tender Leader

Vento Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and build main contractor in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead pricing, risk, and bid strategies, while working closely with leadership and the design team. The ideal candidate will have senior estimating experience within a main contractor, strong commercial and analytical skills, and a collaborative approach. The company offers an attractive salary of £85,000-£95,000 plus benefits, emphasizing a supportive pre-construction environment for impactful decision-making.

Qualifications

• Senior estimating experience within a main contractor.
• Confidence influencing pricing and bid direction.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Experience in design & build environments.
• A collaborative, relationship-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing, risk, and bid strategy across a range of tenders.
• Analyse BoQs and earthworks outputs provided by consultants.
• Shape commercially robust proposals and value-driven solutions.
• Work closely with design, commercial, and senior leadership teams.
• Support strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Skills

Senior estimating experience within a main contractor

Confidence influencing pricing and bid direction

Strong commercial and analytical skills

Experience in design & build environments

Collaborative, relationship-focused approach

Job description

A design and build main contractor in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead pricing, risk, and bid strategies, while working closely with leadership and the design team. The ideal candidate will have senior estimating experience within a main contractor, strong commercial and analytical skills, and a collaborative approach. The company offers an attractive salary of £85,000-£95,000 plus benefits, emphasizing a supportive pre-construction environment for impactful decision-making.