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Senior Estimator
Chelmsford
£75,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Stable Company + Close Knit Team + Yearly Performance Bonuses + Immediate Start
Join a growing company specialising in residential housing developments as a Senior Estimator and become an integral part of their team where your skills will be valued, respected, and rewarded. Long term work alongside a close-knit team and be a major part of the company's growth to come.
* Salary: £75000.00 - £85000.00 per annum
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - East
* Town/City: Chelmsford, Essex
* Posted: 30/05/2025
* Reference: BBBH22664_1748621781
Job Description
Senior Estimator
Chelmsford
£75,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Stable Company + Close Knit Team + Yearly Performance Bonuses + Immediate Start
Join a growing company specialising in residential housing developments as a Senior Estimator and become an integral part of their team where your skills will be valued, respected, and rewarded. Long term work alongside a close-knit team and be a major part of the company's growth to come.
With success and steady growth driven by a reputation for high-quality workmanship and strong relationships with both clients and colleagues, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a well-respected team. In this role, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standard, enjoy ongoing recognition for your work and exceptional job security. Become a valued team member, not just a number.
Your Role As Senior Estimator Include
* Analyse Tender Documents & Drawings: Review project specs, perform quantity take-offs, and identify scope for groundworks including excavation, drainage, and foundations.
* Prepare Detailed Cost Estimates: Calculate materials, labor, and plant costs; apply risk contingencies and suggest value engineering options.
* Liaise with Suppliers & Subcontractors: Source competitive quotes, maintain pricing databases, and ensure accurate market rates are used.
* Coordinate with Internal Teams & Clients: Attend meetings, clarify project requirements, and support pre-construction planning and bid submissions.
* Mentor Junior Estimators & Oversee Submissions
The Successful Senior Quantity Surveyor Will Need
* Experience preparing groundworks tenders - Residential sector preferred but not essential.
* Proven track record of successful contracts, with evidence of previous projects worked on.
* Full, valid UK driving licence required for site visits and client meetings.
For immediate consideration call Bradley Gilbert on 020 3813 7943 and click to apply!
Keywords:Senior Estimator, groundworks, civil engineering, Chelmsford, Essex, residential construction, tendering, cost estimating, residential tenders, competitive bidding, pre-construction, procurement support, estimating lead, groundwork estimator, estimating coordinator, civils estimator
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
Please visit our website at futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling.
Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.
We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.
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