Senior Estimator

Atkins Search have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a reputable, established construction main contractor based in Derby.

Our client is a well-established, family-owned construction company with a proud history of delivering high-quality projects across the Midlands. With expertise in education, healthcare, heritage, and commercial sectors, they are committed to providing innovative and sustainable construction solutions.

As an award-winning contractor, who pride themselves on fostering a collaborative culture and building strong relationships with clients and supply chain. As they continue to expand, our client are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join the team and play a pivotal role in securing exciting new projects.

As a Senior Estimator, you will be at the forefront of pre-construction efforts, responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates that support competitive tender submissions. Working closely with our Pre-Construction and Project Delivery teams, you’ll contribute to their success by ensuring estimates reflect realistic costs, risks, and opportunities while aligning with client expectations.

• Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, and commercial
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to understand project requirements
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities during the tender process
• Develop and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries, assessing and incorporating returned quotations
• Produce clear and detailed breakdowns of costs, including labour, materials, and plant
• Collaborate with the Pre-Construction team to develop bid strategies and provide value-engineering options
• Attend client meetings and site visits to ensure alignment with project requirements
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, costs, and supply chain dynamics

The suitable candidate will be a confident and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in construction estimating. Key attributes include:

• Extensive experience in estimating within the construction industry, ideally with projects in education, healthcare, or public sector works
• Strong understanding of contract frameworks (e.g., NEC, JCT) and procurement processes
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines

If you’re ready to bring your estimating expertise to a company that values quality, collaboration, and innovation, apply today!

• Exciting Projects: Work on a wide range of impactful projects that shape communities across the Midlands
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a family-owned business that values teamwork, integrity, and innovation
• Career Development: Access training and progression opportunities to further your professional growth

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, and service in the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties regions.