Senior Estimator

We are a well-established UK construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across the Northeast, with a focus on commercial, education, residential, and regeneration schemes. Our portfolio ranges from medium-scale developments to multi-million-pound flagship projects, and we pride ourselves on delivering safely, on time, and to budget.

With a strong reputation for repeat clients and long-term relationships, we combine the stability of an established business with the variety and challenge of working on diverse, high-profile construction projects.

We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our commercial team, focusing on projects across the Northeast. You will play a key role in shaping the commercial success of our projects, from initial tender assessment through to bid submission, across a variety of sectors and project sizes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for projects ranging from 15 million to 50 million.

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

• Develop and maintain accurate budgets for materials, labour, plant, and subcontractor costs.

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

• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to support effective procurement and estimating.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating procedures and tender strategies.

• Commercial: Office, retail, and mixed-use developments.

• Education: Schools, colleges, and university facilities.

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

• Science & Innovation / Specialist Facilities: Labs, innovation hubs, and research facilities.

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

• Experience across multiple sectors (commercial, education, residential, regeneration) is highly desirable.

• Proficiency with 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 projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Competitive salary of 75,000 - 85,000 per annum.

• Bonus scheme reflecting individual and company performance.

• Company car or car allowance.

• Pension scheme and private healthcare.

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

• The chance to work on high-profile projects across the Northeast, including developments worth above 100 million.