SENIOR ESTIMATOR WANTED Location: Castleford Salary: £85 - 95k Type: Full-Time, Permanent Sector: Construction Are you an experienced Estimator with a sharp eye for detail, a passion for precision, and a drive to lead? Ready to take the reins on major projects and shape the future of high-profile builds across the UK? This is your moment. We're on the lookout for a Senior Estimator who isn't just great with numbers, but someone who brings strategy, foresight, and leadership to the table. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Estimator, you'll be the driving force behind complex bids and pricing strategies, reporting into the Regional Estimator and working alongside a brilliant bid team, technical experts, and a reliable supply chain. You'll take the lead on high-value tenders, make big decisions with confidence, and support junior team members as a mentor. This is a high-impact role - one where your insights will shape the success of the business and the built environment around you. Your Responsibilities Include: Crafting analytical cost estimates that reflect programme timelines, construction methods, and project risk Identifying where support is needed and pulling in the right resources to hit deadlines and deliver excellence Deep diving into UK construction contracts, understanding their impact, and factoring in commercial risk Leading the estimating process on large-scale or complex projects with confidence and clarity Producing budget pricing, detailed tender docs, and financial forecasts that hit the mark every time Presenting tenders to clients with the perfect blend of insight, professionalism, and persuasion Sharing knowledge across the team, driving innovation, and helping junior estimators grow Contributing to cost-saving initiatives and pushing for efficiencies across projects Maintaining razor-sharp commercial, legal, and market awareness Developing accurate, engaging tender review materials and cashflows What We're Looking For: Proven experience in a senior estimating role within construction Exceptional knowledge of UK construction market and contract forms Strong analytical, commercial, and communication skills A collaborative spirit and natural leadership qualities Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure with ease Confidence in presenting ideas and reports to both internal and external stakeholders Ready to bring your expertise to the forefront of UK construction?