Estimator

Job Title: Senior Estimator

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (DOE)

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent (Office-Based)

Job Overview

An established principal contractor delivering high-quality, one-off construction projects is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take a lead role within its commercial function.

The business specialises in heritage restorations, new builds, offices, care homes, and schools, they deliver high-quality projects across Kent and Southeast London, with values ranging from £50,000 to £2 million.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for tender preparation, pricing and risk assessment, working closely with directors, consultants and site teams to secure profitable and well-structured projects.

Key responsibilities include:

Full responsibility for preparing accurate tenders from drawings and specifications
Measuring and taking off bills from drawings
Pricing works in accordance with SMM7
Assessing technical and commercial risk at tender stage
Obtaining and negotiating prices from subcontractors and suppliers
Leveraging established industry contacts to secure competitive and reliable pricing
Working collaboratively with directors, site teams and external consultants
Managing the tender process from initial enquiry through to submissionThis is a fully office-based role in Sittingbourne.

Job Requirements

Extensive experience as an Estimator within the construction industry
Proven background across multiple construction types, ideally including:
Heritage and listed buildings
Refurbishment and restoration works
Bespoke new build projects
Strong technical construction knowledge
Confident understanding and practical use of SMM7
Ability to price projects from first principles
Well-established subcontractor and supplier network
Senior-level experience – not suited to trainee or assistant estimators
Commercially astute, detail-focused and pragmatic
Professional and reliable approach
Ideally based within commuting distance of Sittingbourne

Salary & Benefits

£50,000 – £65,000 per annum (DOE)
28 Days Holiday (Inclusive Of Bank Holidays)
Long-term, stable position within an established contractor
Varied, high-quality and non-repetitive projects
Traditional office-based working environment
Permanent, full-time roleBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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