A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd
Senior Estimator
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Senior Estimator
Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + package
Location: Milton Keynes / Buckinghamshire
Sectors: Education, Healthcare, Community, Industrial, Leisure, Retail, Commercial
Projects: New Build & Refurbishment | Up to £20m
Company Overview
A long-standing regional contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in the Milton Keynes area. The business delivers a wide range of general contracting schemes up to £20m and is known for its stable workforce, supportive culture, and strong pipeline of repeat work. They operate from modern, well-presented offices and offer clear structure and progression for long-term career development.
Benefits
- Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
- Car allowance
- 25 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown allocation)
- Additional holiday awarded after long-service milestones (up to 28 days)
- Pension
- Private medical cover
- Professional memberships and training fully funded
- Annual health checks and flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye tests and glasses covered for regular screen users
- Regular pay reviews
- Continued career progression
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The Role
You will join a busy preconstruction team working on a mix of new build, refurbishment, alteration, and fit-out projects up to £20m. Work spans multiple sectors, including Education, Healthcare, Community, Industrial, Leisure & Retail, and Commercial Buildings. Working hours: 8.30am - 5pm with 1 hour for lunch.
A key part of the role will include mentoring and supporting an Assistant Estimator, helping them develop their technical skills, commercial awareness, and confidence within the team.
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Responsibilities
- Preparing cost plans, tenders, and estimates
- Leading the estimating process across multiple projects
- Working closely with design, commercial, and operational teams
- Liaising with supply chain partners to secure competitive pricing
- Providing guidance and day-to-day support to an Assistant Estimator
- Supporting junior team members where required
About You
- Experienced Estimator within the construction industry
- Background working for a main contractor on new build or refurbishment schemes
- Self-directed, organised, and highly motivated
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong team player with good communication skills
Locations Considered: Milton Keynes / Buckinghamshire / Bedfordshire / Northamptonshire
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