Senior Estimator
Senior Estimator
We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join a growing main contractor delivering high quality industrial, logistics and data centre projects across the UK. This is a senior role where you will take a lead position within the estimating team, driving the preparation of competitive, de risked and commercially robust tenders across a strong pipeline of projects. The role is based in Hertfordshire with excellent transport links via the M1, M25, A1(M) and A414, making it ideal for candidates travelling from Hertfordshire, North London, Bedfordshire and surrounding regions.
Job Summary
You will lead on major bids, manage the financial and commercial elements of tender submissions, engage with the supply chain and ensure all estimates are developed accurately, on time and in line with company standards. The goal is to deliver winning bids that offer value, reduce risk and support long term project success.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead relevant tenders, pricing strategies and estimating resources with strong commercial insight
* Identify value opportunities and risk mitigation strategies throughout the tender lifecycle
* Oversee tender progress and report consistently against the estimating plan
* Manage the pricing process and maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders
* Lead the supply chain enquiry process, securing accurate and timely cost information
* Maintain and update the cost base, framework rates and benchmarking data
* Produce thorough handover and control documents for delivery teams
* Work collaboratively with design, commercial and project delivery functions
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
* Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction or Engineering
* Strong estimating experience within construction, ideally across industrial, logistics or large scale build
* Excellent IT capability including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Strong numerical accuracy, analytical capability and attention to detail
* Commercially aware, proactive and able to lead within a team environment
* Open to learning, feedback and continuous professional development
What's on offer
* Salary £80,000 to £100,000
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Opportunity to lead estimating activity on major industrial, logistics and data centre projects
* Long term career development
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up to date CV or contact