Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager

North West | Building Contractor | Refurbishment & Fit-Out

Projects up to £5m | Healthcare & Education

I'm working with an established North West building contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager to join its pre-construction team.

The business delivers refurbishment and fit-out projects ranging from smaller works through to around £5m, predominantly across Healthcare, Education and other public-sector environments. Many schemes are delivered within live environments, with a growing workload secured through public-sector frameworks and repeat client relationships.

This is a senior position suited to somebody who can take ownership of tenders while also contributing to the development of the estimating function and wider pre-construction team.

The Role

• Managing tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover
• Reviewing and interpreting tender documentation
• Carrying out site surveys and compiling accurate tender information
• Measurement and scheduling of construction works
• Preparing procurement strategies and tender programmes
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Pricing direct works from first principles, including labour, plant and materials
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders
• Managing tender queries, RFIs and clarifications
• Preparing for and attending bid settlements and tender adjudications
• Producing clear tender baselines and supporting documentation
• Ensuring an effective handover to the commercial and operational teams
• Building and maintaining strong supply-chain relationships
• Supporting framework opportunities and bid submissions where required
• Managing and mentoring junior estimators and apprentices
• Developing and improving estimating systems and processes
• Supporting resource, progression and succession planning within the department
• Working closely with the management team to support the business's longer-term growth plans

What We're Looking For

• Around 10+ years' estimating experience within the construction industry
• A BSc/HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline
• Strong experience within general contracting, refurbishment and/or fit-out
• Experience pricing projects within Healthcare, Education or public-sector environments would be advantageous
• Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Strong first-principles estimating capability
• Excellent understanding of construction tender documentation
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Experience managing or mentoring other members of an estimating team
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to identify both risk and opportunity
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the North West

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit contractor that places real emphasis on quality, collaboration and long-term relationships.

The company offers a supportive working environment where people are trusted to do their jobs, encouraged to develop and able to maintain a genuine work/life balance.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 33 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Medicash scheme
• Potential opportunity for future shareholding, subject to qualifying service
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunity to influence and develop the estimating function

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