Senior Estimator Location: Malvern 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 appraisallrt —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

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 fronte 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 or click on apply Note: Even if you don’t meet every criterion but feel you could bring value and enthusiasm, we’d still love to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr