Senior Estimator

Job Title: Senior Estimator Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Benefits: Company vehicle with fuel card, Profit Share Scheme, 21 days holiday + Bank Holidays A market leading multi disciplined construction business are looking to strengthen their estimating team with a Senior Estimator, being a key advisor to the senior project teams for refurbishment, fit out and construction projects. They deliver high-quality projects across commercial, education, healthcare and leisure sectors. As the Senior Estimator you will provide accurate bids, cost planning, competitive tender submissions and commercially sound strategies whilst continually improving estimating processes and procedures. As the Senior Estimator, you will have the following responsibilities: Prepare and submit competitive bids, tenders and estimates. Produce detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender submissions. Provide knowledge and support to enable efficient preparation, coordination and submission of tenders including reviewing and interpretation of contract design, construction drawings, specifications and contracts. Conduct thorough research and analysis of project plans, specifications, scope of works, materials and time calculations for projects. Collaborate with clients, their agent or on-site personnel to gather the information necessary for accurate estimates. Assess project profitability and suggest ways to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. Monitor and report on job profitability. Prepare valuations and final accounts. Successful applicants will have the following experience: Extensive estimating experience within the commercial construction sector. Excellence in reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications and contracts. Strong technical construction/refurbishment knowledge with an excellent understanding of building methods, materials, regulations, refurbishment constraints and regulations. Commercial contract awareness with JCT contracts, procurement and cost control principles. Expertise in pre-construction strategies and market awareness. Confident with a range of IT systems and estimating software. Exceptional leadership, management and organisational capabilities. Professional Membership with RICS or CIOB or similar accreditation (desirable). A Degree in a relevant discipline such as Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (desirable). Please contact Adam Brown on 07368400891 / 01638 614599 for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity within the Building Services / Construction sector (Senior Estimator, Estimator, Managing Estimator, Construction Estimator) TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-07