Senior Estimator in North West

Energy Jobline CVL; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 2,186,000 - 3,279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Peace Recruitment is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor in the North West to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator. You will lead tenders, deliver detailed cost estimates and manage subcontractor enquiries across education, defence, infrastructure projects.

Join a contractor with a strong pipeline, six-figure package, car allowance and excellent benefits, with opportunities for progression within a major regional team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading tenders for major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of the tender process for high-value schemes.
• Ability to review drawings and specifications and produce cost plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tenders for major construction projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates from first principles.
• Review drawings, specs and tender docs; produce cost plans and submissions.

Skills

Tendering experience

Cost estimation

Negotiation skills

Client liaison

Education

Construction or commercial qualification

Tools

Cost estimation software

Job description

Senior Estimator – Tier 1 Contractor

Location: Manchester / Liverpool / North West England
Salary: Highly competitive + car/car allowance + excellent benefits
Package: Six-figure overall package
Sector: Main Contracting
Projects: Education, Defence & Major Infrastructure

Peace Recruitment is working in partnership with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 contractors to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their established North West business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor with a strong presence across the region and an impressive pipeline of secured and upcoming work.

The business delivers complex, high-value projects across Education, Defence, Infrastructure and major public-sector frameworks, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work on some of the most significant projects being delivered across the North West.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role within the pre-construction team, taking responsibility for the preparation and delivery of competitive tenders across a range of major projects.

Working closely with the wider commercial, operational and pre-construction teams, you will be involved from the initial tender stage through to handover, ensuring submissions are commercially robust, competitive and achievable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing tenders for major construction projects
• Preparing detailed cost estimates from first principles
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Producing accurate cost plans and tender submissions
• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Analysing quotations and identifying best value
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the tender process
• Working closely with Design, Commercial, Planning and Operational teams
• Supporting value engineering and alternative construction solutions
• Attending tender reviews and presenting recommendations to senior management
• Developing strong relationships with clients, consultants and the wider supply chain
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the estimating team where required

About You

My client is looking for an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator with a background working for a main contractor.

You should have a strong understanding of the construction tender process and be comfortable working on complex, high-value projects.

Experience within Education, Defence, Infrastructure or major public-sector projects would be advantageous, although candidates from other relevant main contracting backgrounds will also be considered.

You will ideally have:

• Previous estimating experience within a main contracting environment
• Experience tendering medium to large-scale construction projects
• Strong commercial and technical understanding
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodology and current market rates
• Experience working with subcontractors and supply chains
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and tender deadlines
• A relevant construction or commercial qualification would be advantageous

Applications are welcomed from established Senior Estimators as well as experienced Estimators who feel ready to progress into a more senior position.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a genuine Tier 1 contractor with an excellent reputation in the UK construction market and a significant pipeline of work across the North West.

The successful candidate can expect:

• Six-figure overall package
• Highly competitive basic salary
• Car allowance/company car
• Excellent company pension
• Private healthcare and wider benefits
• Exposure to major, technically challenging projects
• Strong pipeline of secured and future work
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• The stability and resources of one of the UK's leading contractors

The business is keen to speak with ambitious Estimators who want to develop their career within a collaborative and well-established regional team.

All conversations and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.