Senior Estimator / Pre- Construction Manager

Senior Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire (Office Based)

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established Principal Main Contractor delivering refurbishment, heritage, listed building and general construction projects across the East Midlands and East Anglia.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager to take ownership of the pre-construction process from initial enquiry through to tender submission.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both estimating and managing the wider bid process, playing a key role in securing future projects.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate and competitive tenders from 10,000 to 2 million.
• Measuring works and pricing projects using first principles.
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Managing the complete tender process from enquiry to submission.
• Producing high-quality PQQ, SQ and ITT submissions.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Attending site visits and client meetings where required.
• Supporting successful project handovers to the delivery team.

About You

You'll have:

• At least five years' estimating experience with a Principal Main Contractor.
• Strong knowledge of refurbishment and general building projects.
• Experience preparing successful public and private sector tenders.
• Excellent commercial awareness and bid writing skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders while working to tight deadlines.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Experience in heritage or listed building projects and public sector frameworks would be an advantage but is not essential.

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing contractor where you'll play a key role in winning work and shaping the company's future success.

If you're looking for a role that combines estimating, bid management and pre-construction leadership, we'd love to hear from you.