Senior Estimator

Overview

Are you a Senior Estimator looking for your next role in Nottingham? We're hiring an experienced Construction Estimator to join a well-established main contractor delivering high-quality construction schemes across Nottingham and the wider Midlands region. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering excellent career progression, competitive remuneration and the chance to work on diverse projects valued between £1M-£30M.

This estimator vacancy is also open to Cost Estimators at various levels, including those seeking senior estimator vacancies within a supportive, growth-focused business.

Join a privately owned contractor with decades of industry excellence and a strong pipeline across residential, healthcare, education and commercial sectors.

Client

Our client is a privately owned main contractor with a strong reputation across the Midlands for delivering construction excellence. Their diverse portfolio spans residential developments, healthcare facilities, education projects and commercial builds, with values ranging from £1M to £30M.

Known for their people-first approach, they promote career growth and employee wellbeing whilst maintaining their position on major public frameworks and private sector schemes. Their locally focused project base across the Midlands and North ensures minimal travel and excellent work-life balance.

Their robust leadership and team-oriented culture make this an ideal environment for estimators seeking long-term career development.

Role

As a Senior Estimator in Nottingham, you'll play a key role within the pre-construction team, leading pricing and tendering activities for construction projects valued between £1M and £30M. Based in their dynamic office environment, you'll report directly to the Pre-Construction Manager and contribute significantly to securing a strong pipeline of work.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Construction Estimator or Cost Estimator to influence bid strategies and support business growth across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Estimator in Nottingham, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and manage tender evaluations to ensure accuracy and competitiveness
• Analyse project requirements, specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier enquiries to obtain competitive quotations and ensure value for money
• Collaborate closely with pre-construction and project teams to develop robust bid strategies
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, materials pricing and labour costs across the construction sector
• Support post-tender negotiations and provide cost breakdowns as required
• Undertake quantity takeoff and cost planning activities using industry-standard estimating software

Person

To be successful in this Senior Estimator job in Nottingham, you will bring proven experience working within a main contracting construction environment on similar value schemes.

• Demonstrable experience as a Construction Estimator, Senior Estimator or Cost Estimator within the construction industry
• Ideally from a main contractor background with framework experience
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, construction processes and industry best practices
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in using estimating software, quantity takeoff tools and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
• Relevant qualifications such as HNC/HND in Construction or Quantity Surveying are highly desirable

Remuneration

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful regional contractor with an impressive project pipeline and strong presence across Nottingham and the East Midlands.

As a Senior Estimator, you'll have the chance to shape pre-construction delivery and influence business performance with clear scope for career progression. Package includes:

• Competitive salary package tailored to your experience
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension contributions
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Clear career progression opportunities within a forward-thinking company
• The chance to work on varied and challenging construction projects across multiple sectors

Apply Now: Senior Estimator Job in Nottingham

Kick-start your next career move in construction estimating today. Apply now for this estimator vacancy to join a market-leading contractor delivering some of the Midlands' most exciting builds.

Should your application be successful, we will be in touch within 48 hours to send you full details about the company, role and projects.

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