Senior Estimator – Milton Keynes

Senior Estimator – Milton Keynes

Up to £95,000 + Package | Tier 2 Main Contractor | Commercial, Education, Industrial & Retail

A well-established Tier 2 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its pre-construction team in Milton Keynes.

Working as part of a close-knit team of four, you will be responsible for pricing a diverse range of projects across the commercial, education, industrial and retail sectors, providing an excellent opportunity to work across a varied and interesting tender portfolio.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with the pre-construction and operational teams to develop accurate and competitive bids.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other tender information

• Taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously

• Reviewing and analysing project documentation to identify commercial risks and opportunities

• Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations

• Producing accurate bills of quantities and pricing schedules

• Developing build-ups, preliminaries and detailed cost plans

• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process

• Attending tender meetings and site visits where required

• Working closely with the wider pre-construction and delivery teams

• Contributing to value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities

• Presenting and supporting tender submissions through to handover

About You

The successful candidate will have strong estimating experience gained within a main contracting environment, ideally with experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Experience pricing projects within commercial, education, industrial and/or retail sectors would be highly advantageous.

You'll be confident working independently while also enjoying the collaborative environment of a small estimating team. Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines are essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £95,000, depending on experience

• Competitive package

• Based in Milton Keynes

• Opportunity to join an established Tier 2 main contractor

• Work across a varied portfolio of commercial, education, industrial and retail projects

• Join an experienced estimating team of four

• Excellent exposure to a diverse range of tenders

• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

Role: Senior Estimator
Location: Milton Keynes
Contractor: Tier 2 Main Contractor
Sectors: Commercial | Education | Industrial | Retail
Team: Pre-Construction / Estimating – 4 people
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Package