Senior Estimator - Tenders for New Builds & Refurb

We Are Footprint; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Footprint is seeking an experienced Estimator/Senior Estimator for our Greater Manchester base. You will produce robust estimates for new build and refurbishment projects, taking ownership of tenders from first principles through adjudication and handover to delivery teams.

You will work with subcontractors, suppliers and the commercial team to ensure competitive pricing, manage multiple tenders, and mentor junior estimators within a stable SME environment.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within a main contracting environment.
• Experience pricing new build and/or refurbishment projects.
• Experience handling tenders with values from 500k to 15m.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and competitive estimates for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare detailed pricing from first principles.
• Undertake accurate quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and issue tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Obtain, review and analyse subcontractor quotations.
• Produce detailed quotation comparisons and tender breakdowns.
• Identify commercial risks, omissions and opportunities within tender documentation.
• Package and manage tender documentation.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Produce clear, analytical and logically structured estimates.
• Utilise estimating software as part of the tendering process.
• Attend and chair tender adjudications where appropriate.
• Attend tender handover meetings with the Commercial and Site Teams.
• Prepare site files and relevant documentation for successful tenders.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Pre-Construction and Commercial teams.
• Support the development and training of Junior Estimators.
• Contribute to the continued improvement of estimating processes.
• Attend relevant training and CPD programmes.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Quantity take-offs

Reading drawings

Subcontractor quotations

Time management

Team training

Tools

Conquest Estimating Software

Tendering software

Job description

We Are Footprint is seeking an experienced Estimator/Senior Estimator for our Greater Manchester base. You will produce robust estimates for new build and refurbishment projects, taking ownership of tenders from first principles through adjudication and handover to delivery teams.

You will work with subcontractors, suppliers and the commercial team to ensure competitive pricing, manage multiple tenders, and mentor junior estimators within a stable SME environment.