Engage Recruitment Ltd
Senior Estimator
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Are you an experienced Senior Estimator looking for more than simply your next estimating role?
We are working exclusively with an established and highly respected construction business to appoint a Senior Estimator to join its operation based either in Glasgow or the North of England. This business has grown exponentially in the last few years and is poised for the next level of growth.
This is a particularly interesting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Estimator who wants greater influence, autonomy, and a genuine route into estimating leadership.
What you'll be doing
- Leading complex tenders from enquiry to submission
- Producing detailed analytical estimates and contract preliminaries
- Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries and analysing returns
- Identifying tender risks, opportunities, and value-engineering solutions
- Contributing to and presenting at tender adjudications
- Working closely with operational, commercial, and pre-construction teams
- Supporting client tender interviews and post-tender negotiations
- Mentoring and supporting less experienced members of the estimating team
- Helping shape estimating best practice and improve tender performance
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What we're looking for
You'll already be an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator within ideally a main contractor, refurbishment, or general construction environment.
You'll combine strong technical estimating knowledge with commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge, influence, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Experience of pricing refurbishment and/or Design & Build projects would be particularly relevant.
You’ll be comfortable working on high value tier 1 contracts.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone with the potential and ambition to progress into an estimating leadership role in the next couple of years.
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What's on offer
- £70,000–£80,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- Car allowance
- Private healthcare
- Employer pension contribution
- Excellent holiday entitlement
- Hybrid/flexible working
- Professional development
- Clear longer-term career progression
In the last few years the business has grown exponentially and they are poised for continued significant growth in terms of locations, contracts, and financial success.
This isn't simply about filling another seat in an estimating team. It's an opportunity to join an established construction business where you can make an impact, develop your leadership responsibilities, and potentially take the next significant step in your career.
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