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Senior Estimator to join a leading main contractor at their London head office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimating professional to take ownership of major tenders, lead bid strategy, and play a key role in the pre‑construction phase across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing, managing, and submitting high‑quality tender proposals, including detailed cost plans, programmes, qualifications, clarifications, and risk assessments.
* Leading the coordination and management of tender information across internal departments.
* Working closely with Pre‑Construction Directors and Senior Management on competitive and negotiated bids.
* Managing subcontractor and supplier engagement: preparing enquiries, reviewing quotations, assessing scope gaps, and ensuring robust comparisons.
* Identifying key risks and opportunities at tender stage and proposing mitigation strategies.
* Contributing to value engineering exercises and offering commercially driven solutions.
* Presenting tenders at internal adjudications and supporting presentations to clients when required.
* Mentoring junior estimators and supporting the development of the wider pre‑construction team.
* Occasional site visits to gather technical understanding and support tender accuracy.
Ideal Candidate
* A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or another construction‑related discipline.
* 5-10 years’ experience in an estimating role, ideally with a main contractor on commercial or mixed‑use schemes.
* Strong technical understanding of construction methods, procurement strategies, and pre‑construction processes.
* Proven ability to manage full tender processes independently.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging clients, consultants, and the supply chain.
* Strong IT skills, including Excel, estimating software (e.g., Causeway/Conquest), and standard MS Office tools.
* High level of accuracy, commercial awareness, and strong organisational capability.
* A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
If you believe you are a strong fit for this position, please apply via the link. All applications will be handled in confidence.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Project Management and Finance
Industries
* Building Construction and Construction
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