Senior Construction Estimator

Wirral, Merseyside
Building Careers UK

Senior Construction Estimator

Wirral, Merseyside – 60,000 – 75,000 per annum + Car Allowance (DOE)

About the Company

A well-established principal contractor delivering residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects across the North West and Wales. The business wins work through accurate first-principles pricing, careful pre-construction planning, and strong supply chain relationships, rather than competing solely on lowest price. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, the team is looking to strengthen the pre-construction function with an estimator who can make a meaningful impact on tender strategy and delivery.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for either:

• An experienced Senior Estimator seeking a stable and flexible environment, or

• A capable Estimator ready to step up into a more senior role.

You will work closely with directors, the commercial team, and project delivery teams to prepare competitive tenders from first principles through to submission and handover. Your contributions will influence bid strategy, risk identification, and value engineering opportunities. Typical project values range from 500K to 8M.

As Senior Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate and competitive tenders for new build and refurbishment projects

• Pricing work from first principles, understanding construction methodology and sequencing

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and employer’s requirements to identify risks and opportunities

• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries to ensure full scope coverage

• Evaluating subcontract returns for commercial and technical compliance

• Participating in tender adjudication meetings with senior management

• Providing a clear and structured handover to the delivery team once projects are secured

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Construction Estimator will have:

Experience:

• Ideally 5+ years estimating with a UK principal contractor

• Experience pricing Design & Build and traditional contracts

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of construction methodology and cost planning

• Confidence in pricing from first principles

• Strong Excel skills

• Experience with Causeway estimating software is advantageous

Additional Advantages:

• Knowledge of North West subcontractors and supply chains

• Strong communication skills when working with consultants, clients, and internal teams

What’s on Offer

• Salary between 60,000 – 75,000 (depending on experience)

• Car allowance

• Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days in the office)

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays

• Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing contractor

• A chance to play a key role in shaping tender strategy and the success of the business

• Apply: If you’re interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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  Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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