Senior Commercial Estimator – Remote Leadership in Tendering

Boomering Inc; Mabalacat; Hybrid; PHP 892,800 - 1,004,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Home office setup

HMO on hire

Paid holidays

Performance reviews

Referral incentives

Employee loans

Social clubs

Company events

Statutory benefits

Job summary

Boomering Inc invites an experienced Senior Commercial Estimator to join our client’s UK‑based portfolio from a remote position based in the Philippines. You will own the estimating function, price complex commercial projects, and drive robust tender submissions.

Requirements include a degree in construction management or related field, at least five years in estimating, and strong skills in drawing interpretation, cost analysis and tender coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Commercial Estimator role, with more extensive experience highly regarded.
• Previous experience working for a Principal Contractor on commercial construction projects is essential.
• Demonstrated experience pricing commercial projects from approx. £250,000 to £1.5 million.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating principles, tendering processes and commercial awareness.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation with accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, numerical & problem‑solving skills & exceptional attention to detail.
• Exposure to AI-enabled workflows in GHL would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Understanding of standard forms of construction contracts would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to participate in internal and occasional client meetings.
• A proactive, self‑motivated professional who takes ownership of their work, embraces continuous improvement and is committed to delivering work to the highest standard.
• Stable employment history of loyalty and long‑term commitment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and commercially competitive cost estimates by reviewing project drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Produce detailed quantity take‑offs for labour, materials and plant requirements.
• Manage the complete tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Obtain, assess and negotiate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers to achieve best value.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor enquiries and manage tender queries throughout the estimating process.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions within tender submissions.
• Manage and maintain project documentation using SharePoint and company systems.
• Work directly with the Directors throughout the pre‑construction phase to deliver high‑quality estimates and secure new business opportunities.
• Attend internal meetings and, where required, participate in client meetings in a professional and confident manner.
• Manage multiple live tenders while supporting active construction projects.
• Help develop and continuously improve estimating processes, systems and best practices.
• Maintain accurate supplier, subcontractor and cost databases.
• Ensure all estimating documentation is organised, accurate and completed within agreed milestones and deadlines.
• Keep up to date with industry developments, commercial trends and emerging estimating technologies.

Skills

Tendering

Commercial estimation

Independent work

Tender management

Communication

Time management

Drawing interpretation

Cost data analysis

SharePoint

GHL AI workflows

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

AI-enabled workflows (GHL)

Job description

Boomering Inc invites an experienced Senior Commercial Estimator to join our client’s UK‑based portfolio from a remote position based in the Philippines. You will own the estimating function, price complex commercial projects, and drive robust tender submissions.

Requirements include a degree in construction management or related field, at least five years in estimating, and strong skills in drawing interpretation, cost analysis and tender coordination.