Details:
- Salary: £85,000 - 100,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Senior Estimator - Main Contractor
Location: West Midlands | Hybrid Working
Salary: £100,000+ Basic + Signing-On Bonus + Excellent Benefits Package
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a highly successful and well-established main contractor specialising in industrial, logistics and commercial construction projects.
We are recruiting exclusively on a retained basis for this key senior appointment, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to play an influential role within the business, reporting directly to the Board.
With approximately 40% of projects secured through negotiated work, this is an opportunity to join a contractor with an established client base, strong repeat business and a healthy pipeline of projects.
The Role
Lead the estimating and tendering process for major construction projects.
Prepare competitive and commercially sound tenders, predominantly across the industrial and logistics sectors.
Work closely with the Board and senior management team on tender strategy and project opportunities.
Develop relationships with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the pre-construction process.
Contribute to the continued growth and success of the business.
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Estimator with an established main contractor.
Strong track record of tendering industrial, warehouse and distribution projects.
Excellent commercial awareness and technical estimating knowledge.
Confident working at senior management and Board level.
Strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
What's on Offer?
£100,000+ basic salary, depending on experience.
Attractive signing-on bonus.
Excellent overall benefits package.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Direct reporting line to the Board.
A significant proportion of negotiated rather than competitively tendered projects.
Long-term career opportunity with a financially secure and highly respected contractor.
Interested?
This is a rare opportunity for an established Senior Estimator looking for a senior position with genuine influence, flexibility and an exceptional financial package.
All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Dave Appleton at Think Recruitment or apply with your CV