Estimator / Senior Estimator
Posted 1 week ago by Oyster Communications
£95,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
DE74, Diseworth, Leicestershire
Summary: The Estimator/Senior Estimator role is with a well-established regional building contractor in the East Midlands, focusing on a variety of construction projects. The position requires a candidate who can effectively price projects and contribute to the work-winning aspect of the business. The role involves preparing estimates, managing tenders, and collaborating with commercial and delivery teams. Senior candidates will also lead larger bids and mentor junior staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions
- Pricing from drawings, specs, and BOQs
- Sending out enquiries and analysing subcontractor returns
- Value engineering and finding practical cost savings
- Attending pre- and post-tender meetings
- Managing several tenders at different stages
- Leading larger bids and shaping bid strategy for senior candidates
- Supporting and mentoring junior staff
Key Skills:
- Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a main contractor
- Background in general building projects
- Comfortable across commercial, industrial, and education schemes
- Good understanding of construction methods and market rates
- Experience with estimating software (Conquest, Causeway or similar)
- Able to manage workload and deadlines effectively
- Commercially aware and detail-focused
Salary (Rate): £95,000/yearly
City: Diseworth
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Estimator / Senior Estimator
East Midlands
Regional Building Contractor
Permanent or Freelance
We’re recruiting for a solid regional build contractor in the East Midlands who’s looking to bring in an Estimator or Senior Estimator to strengthen their pre-con team.
They’ve got a healthy pipeline of work and need someone who can price properly, think commercially, and be a key part of the work-winning side of the business — not just sit in the background crunching numbers.
The Company
Well-established regional contractor delivering a mix of:
- Industrial & commercial builds
- Education schemes
- Healthcare projects
- General build work
Project values typically sit between £2m–£20m+. Lots of repeat clients, realistic programmes, and a management team that actually values input from pre-construction.
The Role
You’ll be involved from enquiry stage through to submission, working closely with the commercial and delivery teams.
Day to day will include:
- Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions
- Pricing from drawings, specs and BOQs
- Sending out enquiries and analysing subcontractor returns
- Value engineering and finding practical cost savings
- Attending pre- and post-tender meetings
- Managing several tenders at different stages
- Senior level candidates will also be expected to lead larger bids, help shape bid strategy, and support/mentor more junior staff.
What They Want
- Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a main contractor
- Background in general building projects (not just one niche)
- Comfortable across commercial, industrial, education type schemes
- Good understanding of construction methods and market rates
- Experience with estimating software (Conquest, Causeway or similar)
- Able to manage workload and deadlines without drama
- Commercially aware and detail-focused
What’s On Offer
Permanent:
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance or company car
- Bonus
- Pension & benefits
- Proper long-term opportunity with a growing regional business
Freelance:
- Good day rate
- Ongoing pipeline of work
- Flexible engagement
Ideal for someone based in or within reach of the East Midlands who wants to be part of a contractor where estimators actually have a voice.