Senior Estimator (Construction)
£65,000 - £75,000 + Company Car/Allowance + Bonus Incentives + Pension
Near Gloucester (Commutable from: Bristol, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon, Worcester, Newport, Chippenham, Yate, Thornbury)
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a growing principal contractor and play a key role in the development of a brand-new division. You'll be working across exciting construction projects and have genuine influence over how the estimating function is shaped as the business expands.
This role will suit an Estimator who enjoys variety, client interaction, and working in a fast-moving environment where no two tenders are the same. You'll be joining at an exciting stage of growth, with clear scope to progress into Senior Estimator and ultimately pre-construction leadership roles.
The business operates as a main contractor starting a major works division across, retail, education and healthcare. Using the success of the group they're adding expanding to a new workstream to aid further growth. This focus will be delivering new build, and refurbishment schemes, with an increasing focus on high-value, fast turnaround construction projects. Working directly with clients, the team is expanding its offering into broader general construction works alongside its established demolition arm.
In this role, you will take ownership of the full tendering process, working closely with internal teams and subcontractors to develop competitive and accurate pricing strategies. You'll be instrumental in building client relationships and supporting the company's move into new sectors and project types.
This is an ideal position for someone who is commercially aware, highly organised, and motivated by progression within a growing contractor environment. This is a great opportunity to join at the start of a growing division have impact on growth and be rewarded with progression.
The Role - Responsibilities
* Managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission
* Developing cost plans and pricing across construction works
* Liaising with subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
* Supporting business development and identifying new tender opportunities
The Person - Requirements
* Strong estimating experience within construction (main contractor background essential)
* Experience across built environment projects (refurbishment and new build)
* Ability to manage multiple tenders up to £10m project value
* Strong organisational and bid management skills
* Commercially aware with a desire to progress into senior roles
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