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Job Title


Senior Estimator


Company : Resourcing Group


Location : horley, south east england


Created : 2025-09-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Our client is proud to be one of the leading Groundworks and RC Frame contractors in the Southeast of England.They have crafted a reputation of experience and professionalism over a successful 35-year period, delivering a large variety of contracts ranging in value from 2m to 50m with a growing company turnover.Due to continuous growth, we are now actively recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced, Senior Estimator with a solid background in Residential Groundworks.Senior Estimator Criteria:Years of demonstrable success securing new work, predominantly within the Groundwork and RC Frame sector, ranging from c5m-c50m in valueDemonstrable experience of dealing with multiple clients, forms of contract and methods of measurementAbility to manage multiple tenders at different stages of a tender lifecycle at one timeA good level of competency of Microsoft packagesSenior level commercial and contractual awarenessIn depth knowledge of Estimating Software packagesAn excellent communicatorSenior Estimator Duties:Review and analyse enquiry documentation to fully understand the scope, requirements, and conditionsQuantify the extent of works required based on tender documents, specifications, and drawings.Identify and evaluate commercial and technical risks, offering the best solutions.Engage with the supply chain to explore cost-saving opportunities and maximise value during the bidding process.Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, including detailed bills of quantities.Develop a comprehensive cost estimate for preliminary resources, aligning with the agreed programme and engineering requirements.Ensure all tender-related documents, communications, and client queries are maintained in an organized and controlled manner.Build strong client relationships by understanding and addressing key requirements and expectations.Prepare and present the commercial aspects of tenders to the Commercial Bid Manager and/or Pre-Construction Director for approval.Lead commercial tender submissions and presentations to clients, ensuring clarity and professionalism.Support the construction delivery team by providing a detailed commercial handover, ensuring smooth project execution.Work closely with project teams to gather post-tender feedback, refining future estimating strategies.In Return For your Service:Competitive Base Salary (Up to 90,000)25 Days Annual leave + Bank HolidaysTraining & Development ProgrammesWeekly Company Sponsored Yoga SessionsPension & Salary Sacrifice SchemeJBRP1_UKTJ