Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator Location: North West London The Opportunity An award-winning Chartered Building Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen its growing Pre-Construction team. This is an opportunity to join a well-established contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality refurbishment, regeneration and building safety projects across London. You'll play a key role in securing complex schemes spanning cladding remediation, heritage restoration, commercial fit-out, residential refurbishment, education, healthcare and public sector projects. Key Responsibilities * Lead the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission. * Review drawings, specifications, Employers Requirements and contract documentation. * Produce accurate cost plans and detailed estimates for refurbishment and construction projects. * Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance. * Work collaboratively with Design Managers, Commercial teams and Operational staff throughout the bid process. * Attend client meetings, tender interviews and site visits. * Prepare tender adjudication documents and present recommendations to senior management. * Support the successful handover of secured projects to delivery teams. * Mentor junior estimators and contribute to the continual development of the estimating function. About You * Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a UK main contractor. * Strong background pricing refurbishment and construction projects. * Experience working on projects including: * Cladding remediation and fire safety works * Residential refurbishment and regeneration * Heritage and conservation * Commercial office fit-out * Education and healthcare * High-rise residential developments * Excellent knowledge of traditional, Design & Build and two-stage tendering. * Able to interpret complex construction drawings and specifications. * Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Excel. Desirable * Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar. * Knowledge of JCT contracts. * Experience pricing projects from £2m to £30m+. * RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional membership (or working towards). What's On Offer * Competitive salary & package. * Ongoing professional development and chartership support. * Genuine career progression within an expanding pre-construction team. * Stable pipeline of secured work across building safety, refurbishment, heritage, commercial and residential sectors