Senior Estimator

We are a well-established UK construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across the Northwest. With a focus on commercial, education, residential, healthcare, and regeneration schemes, our portfolio includes medium to large-scale projects ranging from 15 million to 50 million.

We are known for delivering projects safely, on time, and on budget, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, quality, and long-term client relationships.

We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join the commercial team at our Oldham office, leading estimating for projects across Manchester and the Northwest. You will play a pivotal role in assessing costs, preparing tenders, and ensuring bids are commercially robust and profitable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare comprehensive and accurate cost estimates for projects valued between 15 million and 50 million.

• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.

• Develop budgets covering materials, labour, plant, and subcontractor costs.

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Contracts Teams, and Commercial Directors to ensure bids are competitive and commercially sound.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

• Mentor and support junior estimators, promoting best practice and continuous improvement within the team.

• Commercial: Offices, retail, mixed-use developments.

• Education: Schools, colleges, and university facilities.

• Residential & Regeneration: Housing schemes, build-to-rent, urban redevelopment projects.

• Healthcare & Specialist Facilities: Hospitals, care facilities, labs, and innovation hubs.

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator in the UK construction industry.

• Strong experience across multiple sectors is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in construction estimating software and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent commercial awareness, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines across a diverse project portfolio.

• Competitive salary of up to 80,000 per annum.

• Bonus scheme reflecting individual and company performance.

• Company car or car allowance.

• Pension scheme and private healthcare.

• Structured training, career development, and professional progression opportunities.

• The opportunity to work on exciting projects across the Northwest valued up to 50 million.

• Join a company with a strong culture, commitment to sustainability, and high-profile sector exposure.