Senior Estimator - Milton Keynes

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