Job Title: Senior Estimator
Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 (DOE)
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent (Office-Based)
Job Overview
An established principal contractor delivering high-quality, one-off construction projects is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take a lead role within its commercial function.
The business specialises in heritage restorations, new builds, offices, care homes, and schools, delivering high-quality projects across Kent and Southeast London with values ranging from 50,000 to 2 million.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for tender preparation, pricing and risk assessment, working closely with directors, consultants and site teams to secure profitable and well-structured projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Full responsibility for preparing accurate tenders from drawings and specifications
* Measuring and taking off bills from drawings
* Pricing works in accordance with SMM7
* Assessing technical and commercial risk at tender stage
* Obtaining and negotiating prices from subcontractors and suppliers
* Leveraging established industry contacts to secure competitive and reliable pricing
* Working collaboratively with directors, site teams and external consultants
* Managing the tender process from initial enquiry through to submission
This is a fully office-based role in Sittingbourne.
Job Requirements
* Extensive experience as an Estimator within the construction industry
* Proven background across multiple construction types, ideally including:
o Heritage and listed buildings
o Refurbishment and restoration works
o Bespoke new build projects
* Strong technical construction knowledge
* Confident understanding and practical use of SMM7
* Ability to price projects from first principles
* Well‑established subcontractor and supplier network
* Senior-level experience – not suited to trainee or assistant estimators
* Commercially astute, detail‑focused and pragmatic
* Professional and reliable approach
* Ideally based within commuting distance of Sittingbourne
Salary & Benefits
* 50,000 - 65,000 per annum (DOE)
* 28 Days Holiday (Inclusive Of Bank Holidays)
* Long-term, stable position within an established contractor
* Varied, high-quality and non-repetitive projects
* Traditional office-based working environment
* Permanent, full-time role
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