Senior Estimator - Milton Keynes

  • Skilled Careers
  • Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
  • 26/09/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Estimator Milton Keynes

Senior Estimator Milton Keynes

Up to £95,000 + Package Tier 2 Main Contractor Commercial, Education, Industrial & Retail

A well-established Tier 2 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its pre-construction team in Milton Keynes.

Working as part of a close-knit team of four, you will be responsible for pricing a diverse range of projects across the commercial, education, industrial and retail sectors, providing an excellent opportunity to work across a varied and interesting tender portfolio.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with the pre-construction and operational teams to develop accurate and competitive bids.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing detailed cost estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other tender information

  • Taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously

  • Reviewing and analysing project documentation to identify commercial risks and opportunities

  • Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations

  • Producing accurate bills of quantities and pricing schedules

  • Developing build-ups, preliminaries and detailed cost plans

  • Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process

  • Attending tender meetings and site visits where required

  • Working closely with the wider pre-construction and delivery teams

  • Contributing to value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities

  • Presenting and supporting tender submissions through to handover

About You

The successful candidate will have strong estimating experience gained within a main contracting environment, ideally with experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Experience pricing projects within commercial, education, industrial and/or retail sectors would be highly advantageous.

You'll be confident working independently while also enjoying the collaborative environment of a small estimating team. Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines are essential.

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £95,000, depending on experience

  • Competitive package

  • Based in Milton Keynes

  • Opportunity to join an established Tier 2 main contractor

  • Work across a varied portfolio of commercial, education, industrial and retail projects

  • Join an experienced estimating team of four

  • Excellent exposure to a diverse range of tenders

  • Long-term career development and progression opportunities

Role: Senior Estimator
Location: Milton Keynes
Contractor: Tier 2 Main Contractor
Sectors: Commercial Education Industrial Retail
Team: Pre-Construction / Estimating 4 people
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Package