Senior Estimator
Location: Walverhampton
Are you an experienced senior construction estimator ready to step into a key commercial role and lead accurate, competitive cost estimating across diverse projects? We’re looking for a proactive Senior Estimator to join a values‑driven team where your expertise will be recognised, supported, and developed. You’ll play a central role in the pre‑construction and bidding process, responsible for producing robust cost estimates, coordinating tender activity, and supporting strategic decision‑making. This is a senior position where leadership and commercial awareness are critical – and where your input directly helps shape successful bid submissions.
You’ll be joining a culture that champions career development, diversity, inclusion and work/life balance. Whether you’re building on long experience or looking to grow further, you’ll have opportunities to learn, contribute, and be part of a supportive community.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, evaluate, compile, and present detailed cost estimates for construction bids.
- Support bid qualification and tender strategy including early appraisal and PQQ submissions.
- Plan and manage pre‑construction resources and internal tender processes.
- Lead tender launches and coordinate documentation, schedules, and team responsibilities.
- Review tender documentation, Bills of Quantities, supply chain inputs, and external consultant data.
- Provide technical, commercial, and risk support through the tender process.
- Attend site visits, presentations, and handover meetings as required.
- Mentor and support junior estimating staff while promoting continuous improvement.
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone with strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll need:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in senior estimating within a main contracting environment.
- Experience bidding across multiple sectors (e.g., education, healthcare, commercial, leisure) with typical project values of £7m-£30m.
- Proven ability to support and manage framework bids and renewals.
- A track record of mentoring more junior staff and leading aspects of the bidding process.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication skills and strong team‑working behaviours.
Benefits & Perks
A competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work/life balance, and career progression:
- Health Cash Plan
- Health & wellbeing support
- Private medical insurance options
- Company car scheme or allowance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Professional membership support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Death in Service benefit providing a tax‑free lump sum.
How to Apply
If this sounds like your next challenge, please email your CV to rhian@thornbaker.co.uk.
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