Job Description:

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire (Office Based)
Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits

Platinum Search Recruitment is working in partnership with an established, family-owned construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects.

Operating across the Home Counties, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and North London, the business delivers projects across the commercial, education, industrial, heritage and leisure sectors, with contract values ranging from smaller works through to major projects of £15m.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join their pre-construction team, working on new-build and refurbishment projects valued between £1m and £15m.

Reporting directly to the Directors and working closely with the Pre-Construction Manager, you will play a key role in producing accurate, competitive tenders and supporting the wider pre-construction team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Manage pre-qualification, quality and pre-bid submissions.
• Work closely with the bid team to produce competitive tender submissions.
• Carry out detailed cost analysis and ensure accuracy of estimates.
• Obtain and negotiate competitive quotations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify project risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation and records.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.
• Work closely with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the estimating, surveying and pre-construction teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant construction qualification, such as an NVQ, HNC/HND or degree (preferred but not essential).
• Current and appropriate CSCS card for your role and grade, supported by a recognised qualification. Grandfather rights cards without an underpinning qualification will not be accepted.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Security & Vetting Requirements

Due to the nature of some projects, including policing, aviation and government contracts, candidates must be able to meet relevant security clearance requirements.

Applicants must:

• Have full right to work in the UK.
• Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least the last five years.
• Be willing to undergo DBS, BPSS and other client-led security checks where required.
• Be prepared to disclose any relevant previous convictions, cautions or other matters that may affect security clearance.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000, dependent on experience.
• Car allowance.
• 33 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Non-contributory life cover.
• On-site parking.
• All necessary PPE provided.
• Ongoing training and professional development through a dedicated learning programme.

Working Hours

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Office-based in Luton, Bedfordshire.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator looking to join an established construction business with a strong pipeline of projects, a long-standing reputation and opportunities for continued professional development.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Platinum Search Recruitment today.