Location: Walverhampton

Are you an experienced senior construction estimator ready to step into a key commercial role and lead accurate, competitive cost estimating across diverse projects? We''re looking for a proactive Senior Estimator to join a values-driven team where your expertise will be recognised, supported, and developed.  You''ll play a central role in the pre-construction and bidding process, responsible for producing robust cost estimates, coordinating tender activity, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a senior position where leadership and commercial awareness are critical - and where your input directly helps shape successful bid submissions.

You''ll be joining a culture that champions career development, diversity, inclusion and work/life balance. Whether you''re building on long experience or looking to grow further, you''ll have opportunities to learn, contribute, and be part of a supportive community.

• Develop, evaluate, compile, and present detailed cost estimates for construction bids.
• Support bid qualification and tender strategy including early appraisal and PQQ submissions.
• Plan and manage pre-construction resources and internal tender processes.
• Lead tender launches and coordinate documentation, schedules, and team responsibilities.
• Review tender documentation, Bills of Quantities, supply chain inputs, and external consultant data.
• Provide technical, commercial, and risk support through the tender process.
• Attend site visits, presentations, and handover meetings as required.
• Mentor and support junior estimating staff while promoting continuous improvement.

We''re looking for someone with strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset. You''ll need:

• Minimum 10 years'' experience in senior estimating within a main contracting environment.
• Experience bidding across multiple sectors (e.g., education, healthcare, commercial, leisure) with typical project values of £7m-£30m.
• Proven ability to support and manage framework bids and renewals.
• A track record of mentoring more junior staff and leading aspects of the bidding process.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills and strong team-working behaviours.

A competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work/life balance, and career progression:

• Health Cash Plan
• Health & wellbeing support
• Private medical insurance options 
• Company car scheme or allowance
• Enhanced parental leave 
• Professional membership support
• Cycle to Work scheme 
• Death in Service benefit providing a tax-free lump sum.

If this sounds like your next challenge, please email your CV to (url removed) or click on apply