Senior Estimator in Kenley, Greater London

We are a small but rapidly growing construction company looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to lead and develop our estimating function. This is a key senior role where the successful candidate will build and manage an estimating desk, with the opportunity to grow a team beneath them as the business expands.

This role will suit a confident, commercially minded estimator who can work independently, take ownership of pricing merging workloads, and play a pivotal role in winning work and shaping our future pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all estimating activities across the business
• Pricing and managing framework quotations, small works quotations, large-scale tenders and bids
• Identify and source new opportunities through public and private tender portals
• Prepare, manage and submit bids through public procurement platforms
• Develop accurate and competitive costings across all construction trades
• Build and maintain rate schedules and pricing databases
• Take ownership of estimating programmes, deadlines, and submissions
• Liaise directly with clients and potential clients to clarify scope, pricing, and feedback
• Gather and analyse post-tender feedback to continually improve bid success
• Support future growth by helping structure and mentor junior estimators

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the construction industry
• Strong working knowledge of public tender portals and procurement processes
• Extensive experience estimating construction works across multiple disciplines
• Ability to confidently build and justify own rates
• Excellent understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and programme durations
• Advanced user of Excel
• Experience with Bluebeam or similar take-off/estimating software
• Confident navigating and interpreting schedules of ratesHighly organised with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients, consultants, and stakeholders

What We Offer

• A senior, influential role within a growing business
• Opportunity to build and lead an estimating team
• Competitive salary
• Long-term career progression and stability
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

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