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Eden Scott

Senior Estimator

Manchester
Posted about 12 hours ago
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Senior Estimator - Manchester / Carlisle

Location: Manchester / Carlisle & Site Visits

Reports to: Commercial Director

Are you an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator ready to take the lead on high-quality tenders and play a key role in a growing business?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative commercial team, taking ownership of the full tender lifecycle while helping to secure profitable, strategically aligned projects.

As a business, they have built a strong reputation across the market, evidenced by repeat work with key clients and a consistent pipeline of secured projects across commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, hotel & leisure and residential sectors. They are now looking to strengthen their pre-construction function as part of their continued growth.

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What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading the preparation of accurate, competitive tenders
  • Managing bids from enquiry through to submission and handover
  • Producing detailed take-offs, pricing and risk assessments
  • Maintaining a clear and organised pipeline of opportunities
  • Building strong relationships with contractors and clients
  • Supporting project teams with structured handovers
  • Mentoring junior estimators and driving best practice

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong estimating experience in painting & decorating, internal finishing, fit-out, specialist coatings or a related construction trade
  • Solid understanding of drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities
  • Ability to manage multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience with estimating software, CRM systems and Excel

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Why apply?

This is an opportunity to step into a lead role within estimating, with real influence over project success and business growth. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key part in shaping the pipeline and winning work.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

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Skills

Tendering
Bid Management
Take-offs
Pricing
Risk Assessment
Painting & Decorating
Internal Finishing
Fit-out
Specialist Coatings
Bills of Quantities
CRM Systems
Microsoft Excel
Relationship Building
Mentoring
Pre-construction
Commercial Management

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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