Overview
Senior Estimator
Salary DOE + Benefits * Permanent * Swadlincote * Start to suit notice
Senior Estimator wanted to lead construction estimating- pricing, quotes and variations, mentor designers, and set standards in a fast-growing, award-winning organisation offering progression into Senior Management?
As a Senior Estimator, you'll interpret drawings, build competitive quotes and technical schedules, and guide best practice across the estimating function. This Senior Estimator role blends hands-on construction estimating with team leadership and clear progression towards senior management.
Benefits
* 33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays; sell/carry options)
* Westfield Health Cash Plan
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Life assurance & employee assistance programme
* Long-service awards, staff rewards/discounts
* Tailored progression in a fast-growing, innovative business
Role Snapshot / Features
* Interpret construction drawings; prepare detailed, competitive estimating schedules and quotes
* Build cost plans, re-price updates and issue variations for live projects
* Work with an internal structural team to check basic calculations to current standards
* Lead and develop Design Engineers-set expectations, delegate, review performance
* Run clear handovers to the project team when orders land
* Engage customers via calls/emails; attend office/site meetings when required
* Deliver product presentations and occasional site-installation training
* Champion Health & Safety; maintain quality and compliance in all outputs
You'll Need
* Several years' experience in a construction estimating / technical role
* Proven leadership and people-management skills
* Strong analytical/problem-solving; commercially aware and target-driven
* Confident interpreting drawings and understanding construction processes/standards
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam and AutoCAD
* Excellent communication and organisation
Progression & Impact
This Senior Estimator post is central to pricing strategy and delivery quality. You'll shape estimating standards, mentor colleagues and progress toward senior management as the business scales.
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Click 'Apply' to lead complex bids, develop people and progress your career as a Senior Estimator.
This vacancy is advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Limited, acting as an Employment Agency.
Keywords: Senior Estimator, Construction Estimator, Estimating, Take-Offs, Quotations, Cost Plans, Variations, Pricing, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Value Engineering, Technical Schedules, Project Handover, Team Leadership, Swadlincote
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