As part of significant regional growth, we are recruiting a highly capable Senior Estimator to strengthen our clients estimating team. This role plays a key part in improving the region’s resilience and expertise, particularly in asset management, maintenance pricing, lifecycle work, refurbishment, and construction projects.
We are looking for someone who brings both technical competence and the ability to contribute to team development. You will help shape estimating processes, mentor junior colleagues, and ensure robust tendering across a wide range of project types.
This is a role for someone who is confident, collaborative, and eager to develop our capability across both traditional refurbishment projects and long-term maintenance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for refurbishment, asset management, maintenance, and construction projects.
* Develop pricing strategies and cost models, especially for asset-heavy and lifecycle portfolio work.
* Review tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to determine scope, risk, and commercial opportunities.
* Build comprehensive BoQs, estimates, and tender submissions to high professional standards.
* Manage supply chain engagement — ensuring competitive pricing, strong relationships, and a resilient partner network across the Midlands region.
* Mentor and support Junior Estimators, helping develop their technical and commercial capability.
* Contribute to the continual improvement of estimating processes, systems, and cost databases.
* Attend pre-tender meetings, site visits, and client presentations as required.
* Work closely with operational, commercial, and asset management teams to ensure accurate handover into delivery.
* Support strategic bids and framework submissions, including maintenance and long-term programme models.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Proven experience in an Estimator or Senior Estimator role within construction, refurbishment, or maintenance sectors.
* Strong understanding of pricing methodologies, construction techniques, and supply chain cost drivers.
* Experience in asset management, planned maintenance, or lifecycle costing.
* Ability to analyse technical information, build structured cost models, and communicate pricing rationale.
* Strong relationships across the construction supply chain, ideally with established Midlands contacts.
* Confident in leading tender processes and presenting to senior stakeholders.
* Able to work independently while contributing to a regional team structure.
* Willing to travel to project locations across Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, and other areas as required.
Desirable:
* Experience in framework bidding, public sector tenders, or maintenance contracts.
* Familiarity with estimating software, such as ConQuest, Candy, or similar.
* Background that includes both hands-on site experience and office-based estimating.
What We’re Looking For
A Senior Estimator who:
* Brings resilience, structure, and expertise to the estimating function.
* Can confidently handle both refurbishment and maintenance-based pricing.
* Enjoys coaching developing estimators and raising team capability.
* Works collaboratively and thrives in a growing region.
* Has the drive to shape best practice and support long-term regional growth.
What We Offer
* A key role in a growing region with genuine influence on team direction.
* Opportunity to lead on asset management and maintenance pricing development.
* Supportive leadership team and strong progression opportunities.
* Flexible working with regional autonomy.
* Competitive salary and benefits aligned with experience and seniority.