Senior Estimator
Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction
Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid options available)
Salary: Up to £100,000 Package (DOE) / Comprehensive Benefits
Sector: Commercial, Education, Healthcare, & Heritage
The Opportunity Are you a Senior Estimator with a passion for diverse, high-quality construction projects? We are currently representing an award-winning, forward-thinking construction main contractor that is redefining the industry across the East of England and the South East.
Known for their collaborative approach and commitment to "Constructing Excellence," this company handles a prestigious portfolio ranging from £350k refurbishments to £15M+ new builds. Due to a strong pipeline of work in the Education, Healthcare, Residential, and Heritage sectors, they are seeking a commercially astute Senior Estimator to join their established team.
The Role As a Senior Estimator, you will be the commercial lead during the pre-construction phase. You won't just be "crunching numbers" you will be a key strategic voice in winning work and building lasting relationships with a high-quality supply chain.
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Lead the preparation of prime cost estimates and tender submissions for projects ranging from £1M to £15M+.
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Conduct thorough site visits and attend pre-tender meetings to understand project complexities.
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Collaborate closely with the Design and Project Management teams to identify value engineering opportunities.
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Manage and nurture relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
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Risk management: identify potential commercial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
The Person
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Experience: Proven track record as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within a UK Main Contractor.
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Sector Knowledge: Experience in Education, Healthcare, or Heritage/Restoration projects is highly desirable.
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Technical Skills: Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Conquest, CauseWay) and a strong grasp of 2 stage tenders and JCT contracts.
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Mindset: A proactive, "hands-on" professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and values quality over quantity.
Why Join This Company? This isn't just another corporate contractor. They pride themselves on a "family-feel" culture where work-life balance is actually respected.
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Package: A competitive salary and package up to £100k for the right individual.
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Culture: Gold award holders for "Health at Work" and currently working towards "Investors in People" accreditation.
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Benefits: Private Health Insurance, Life Insurance, flexible/hybrid working options, pension.
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Growth: They have a clear track record of promoting from within and supporting professional chartership and development.
How to Apply If you are looking to move away from "the grind" and into a role where your expertise is valued and your projects are truly inspiring, please apply with your CV today for a confidential discussion