Senior Estimator

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Senior Estimator

Location: London (with UK projects)

We’re working with a well‑established UK structural engineering and construction specialist to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre‑construction team.

This is a senior role focused on leading complex tenders from initial strategy through to handover, combining hands‑on estimating with bid leadership and stakeholder coordination. It will suit an experienced Senior Estimator who is comfortable owning the bid process and working closely with commercial and delivery teams.

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for leading major structural tenders, ensuring commercial and technical submissions are produced to a high standard, compliant with client requirements and delivered to programme. The role involves coordinating internal contributors, supply chain partners and client teams throughout the bid lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Agree bid strategy with pre‑construction leadership to secure profitable work
Lead the estimating and bid process from enquiry through to tender settlement
Chair bid meetings and coordinate internal subject matter experts
Develop and manage bid programmes and submission milestones
Prepare, review and contribute to technical, commercial and financial bid content
Manage the approved bid budget and monitor resource allocation
Engage with the supply chain to develop competitive pricing and bid proposals
Maintain tender documentation, clarification logs and governance records
Lead tender settlement meetings and support internal approval processes
Support the handover of secured projects into delivery teams
Establish and maintain project risk registers during the bid phase

About You

Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within construction, ideally structural or specialist works
Strong understanding of the end‑to‑end tendering and pre‑construction process
Experience leading bids rather than simply pricing packages
Commercially astute with strong attention to detail
Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and senior stakeholders
Organised, deadline‑driven and calm under pressure

What’s on Offer

Senior estimating role with real influence over bid outcomes
Exposure to complex, high‑value structural projects
Long‑term pipeline of work and career stability
Competitive salary and packageIf you’re a Senior Estimator looking for a role where you can take real ownership of bids and play a key role in winning work, we’d be keen to speak with you confidentially.

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Location:
London
Salary:
£90,000 - £100,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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