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Senior Estimator

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Senior Estimator

Gerrards Cross

£75,000 - £95,000 + Bonus + Package + Progression + Technical Training + Pension + Healthcare + Immediate Start

A well-established main contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work is looking to bring in a Senior Estimator to support ongoing growth within their pre-construction team. This role will be based within the Pre-Construction team in the UK, supporting the preparation of tenders and cost plans for complex data centre and industrial construction projects

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You will play a key role within the pre-construction function, working closely with design teams, project leadership and the supply chain to develop competitive and technically accurate tender submissions. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale technical projects while developing your career within a contractor delivering some of the most advanced engineering and construction developments across the UK and Europe.

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Your role as a Senior Estimator will include:

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  • Taking ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission
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  • Site visits to identify site specific risks
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  • Risk management throughout the tender period and preparation of the tender Risk Register
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  • Producing detailed estimates across building packages and full project scope
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  • Working alongside design, commercial and delivery teams during pre-construction
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  • Contributing to value engineering and build strategy decisions
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As a Senior Estimator, you will need:

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  • Proven experience in an Estimating role
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  • Track record pricing projects within a design and build environment
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  • Experience in industrial, pharma, logistics or similar sectors
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  • The ability to read and understand drawings and specifications, process design and contracts
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  • Commutable to Gerrards Cross 5x a week
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Keywords:Senior Estimator, Estimator, Building Estimator, Pre-Construction, Tendering, Cost Planning, Bid Management, Design & Build, Main Contractor, Data Centre, Pharma, Industrial, Commercial Projects, Value Engineering, Risk Analysis, CCS, South West London, M25, Surrey, Berkshire

Senior Estimator

Gerrards Cross, UK
Full time

Published on 03/30/2026

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