Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator
Location: North West (commutable to Manchester area)
Salary: Dependent on experience
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take ownership of the pre-construction process from tender issue through to award. The successful candidate will ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and compliant while working collaboratively with design, procurement, health & safety, and contracts teams.
Key Responsibilities
Tender Stage
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Review and analyse all tender documentation.
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Organise tender launch meetings to present strategies, thoughts, and timelines to senior management.
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Define tender return requirements; assign responsibilities across the business (programme, quality, social value, etc.).
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Liaise with design teams and clients during the tender period.
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Prepare Bills of Quantities using Conquest (or similar) software, or produce cost plans where applicable.
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Issue compliant supply chain enquiries and manage responses.
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Conduct site visits to assess constraints and logistics.
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Attend and contribute to mid-tender meetings, responding to queries from stakeholders.
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Collaborate with Contracts, Procurement, and Health & Safety teams on programme, technical design, logistics, and risk management.
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Contribute to the risk register and produce fully compliant tender submissions to deadlines.
Handover & Project Support
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Lead handover meetings with the delivery team, ensuring all project documentation is provided.
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Respond to queries from build and commercial teams during pre-construction, delivery, handover, and defects stages.
Additional Responsibilities
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Support business development by identifying tender opportunities and building relationships with clients and consultants.
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Maintain and develop the supply chain database.
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Attend networking and industry events as required.
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Undertake ongoing training to maintain a high level of technical competence.
Experience & Skills
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Proven experience as an Estimator at Senior level within the construction industry.
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Skilled in producing Bills of Quantities and cost plans (Conquest or similar software desirable).
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Strong understanding of the full tender process.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Knowledge of health & safety, risk management, and site logistics.
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Detail-oriented with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
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Commercial awareness and a business development mindset.
What’s on Offer
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Opportunity to influence pre-construction strategy across varied and interesting projects.
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A collaborative environment with clear handover and support processes.
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Long-term career progression and professional development opportunities