Job Description:

Estimator / Senior Estimator – Main Contractor
Location: Office Based – Sutton
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
The Opportunity: We are working with an established and reputable main contractor looking to appoint an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join their team.
The business delivers a varied portfolio of construction projects across the healthcare, education, commercial fit-out and refurbishment sectors, including complex cut-and-carve schemes, with project values up to £8 million.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced main contracting Estimator looking to join a stable business with a strong pipeline of work and long-term career prospects.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive tenders for projects valued up to £8m.
• Manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Carry out detailed take-offs and cost assessments.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with the commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.
• Attend tender meetings and contribute to bid submissions.

Requirements

• Proven estimating experience working for a main contractor is essential.
• Experience delivering tenders within healthcare, education, fit-out, refurbishment or cut-and-carve projects.
• Experience pricing construction projects up to £8m.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, costs and tendering processes.
• Ability to manage tenders independently and work to deadlines.
• A stable employment history demonstrating commitment and progression.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Please note: This position is specifically suited to an experienced Main Contractor Estimator or Senior Estimator.

Working Arrangements & Package

• Fully office-based position, five days per week.
• Ideally suited to candidates living within approximately one hour's commute of the office.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and seniority.
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting construction projects.
• Long-term career opportunity within an established main contractor.

Apply If you are an experienced Main Contractor Estimator or Senior Estimator looking for your next opportunity, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Please send your CV to Emily: emily @ reinforced ltd . co . uk