Senior Estimator – Tender Lead (Milton Keynes)

Skilled Careers; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking a Senior Estimator for a Milton Keynes-based Tier 2 main contractor. You will take ownership of tenders from enquiry through submission and work with pre-construction and delivery teams on diverse commercial, education, industrial and retail projects.

The role offers up to £95,000 plus a competitive package. You will price from drawings and specifications, manage multiple tenders, and contribute to value engineering while liaising with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience pricing projects within commercial, education, industrial and/or retail sectors.
• Strong estimating experience in a main contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other tender information.
• Taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Reviewing and analysing project documentation to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Producing accurate bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Developing build-ups, preliminaries and detailed cost plans.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Attending tender meetings and site visits where required.
• Working closely with the wider pre-construction and delivery teams.
• Contributing to value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Presenting and supporting tender submissions through to handover.

Job description

Skilled Careers is seeking a Senior Estimator for a Milton Keynes-based Tier 2 main contractor. You will take ownership of tenders from enquiry through submission and work with pre-construction and delivery teams on diverse commercial, education, industrial and retail projects.

The role offers up to £95,000 plus a competitive package. You will price from drawings and specifications, manage multiple tenders, and contribute to value engineering while liaising with clients and suppliers.