Estimator / Senior Estimator
East Midlands
Regional Building Contractor
Permanent or Freelance
We’re recruiting for a solid regional build contractor in the East Midlands who’s looking to bring in an Estimator or Senior Estimator to strengthen their pre-con team.
They’ve got a healthy pipeline of work and need someone who can price properly, think commercially, and be a key part of the work-winning side of the business — not just sit in the background crunching numbers.
The Company
Well-established regional contractor delivering a mix of:
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Industrial & commercial builds
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Education schemes
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Healthcare projects
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General build work
Project values typically sit between £2m–£20m+. Lots of repeat clients, realistic programmes, and a management team that actually values input from pre-construction.
The Role
You’ll be involved from enquiry stage through to submission, working closely with the commercial and delivery teams.
Day to day will include:
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Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions
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Pricing from drawings, specs and BOQs
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Sending out enquiries and analysing subcontractor returns
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Value engineering and finding practical cost savings
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Attending pre- and post-tender meetings
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Managing several tenders at different stages
Senior level candidates will also be expected to lead larger bids, help shape bid strategy, and support/mentor more junior staff.
What They Want
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Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a main contractor
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Background in general building projects (not just one niche)
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Comfortable across commercial, industrial, education type schemes
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Good understanding of construction methods and market rates
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Experience with estimating software (Conquest, Causeway or similar)
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Able to manage workload and deadlines without drama
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Commercially aware and detail-focused
What’s On Offer
Permanent:
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Competitive salary
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Car allowance or company car
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Bonus
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Pension & benefits
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Proper long-term opportunity with a growing regional business
Freelance:
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Good day rate
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Ongoing pipeline of work
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Flexible engagement
Ideal for someone based in or within reach of the East Midlands who wants to be part of a contractor where estimators actually have a voice