Senior Estimator
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £95,000 to £120,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Travel & Excellent package! |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC3V 3QX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MS-89045-SE_1752834545 |
Summary
Senior Estimator
Exciting opportunity to join a Leading £1bn+ Tier 1 Main Contractor in their London division, focusing on the Commercial & Healthcare sectors.
About the role of Senior Estimator
This is a rare opportunity with a £1bn+ Tier 1 Main Contractor, currently looking for a Senior Estimator to join their London division.
We are a privately owned business, with some of the strongest financials in the industry, being around for 20+ years. As a business, we operate across the Commercial, Cut & Carve, New Build, Data Centres, Education, Health & Residential sectors, but within the London division we specifically work across the Commercial & Healthcare sectors so we are looking for someone with Commercial AND/OR Healthcare experience in particular.
As Senior Estimator, you will be working on projects typically valued between £40m - £200m, mainly two stage tenders and cost plans, using Conquest software. You will be working alongside 5 Estimators within the London division, and about 12 Estimators altogether across each division within the business in a really nice, friendly atmosphere.
We prioritise giving our team incredible opportunities to progress & develop in their careers, if progression, working in a positive, friendly working environment & increasing your earning potential interests you, reach out today!
Responsibilities for Senior Estimator
- Develop & submit initial cost plans or estimates based on early stage designs
- Collaborate with design consultants, clients and subcontractors to refine scope & budget
- Break down & validate cost components
- Manage procurement of subcontractor packages, sending out enquiries, analysing returns, and negotiating terms
- Prepare detailed cost plans from concept through to detailed design stages
- Work closely with the pre-construction and planning teams to ensure alignment of cost, programme, and methodology
- Represent the contractor in client meetings and presentations during bid processes
- Build strong relationships with consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Mentor Junior Estimators & support their development
- Coordinate input from planners, bid writers, MEP Estimators and temporary works team
(Responsibilities may vary)
Requirements for Senior Estimator
- 7+ years of Estimating experience
- Commercial experience / Healthcare also beneficial but not necessary
- Experience working on two stage tenders & cost plans
- Longevity at previous employment
- Previously worked for a tier 1 main contractor or a reputable tier 2
- Happy to travel into London 5 days a week (WFH available on ADHOC basis)
What we offer for Senior Estimator
- Up to £120k + Package
- Travel allowance on top of salary
- Industry leading bonus scheme
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Holiday carry over
- Additional AL purchase
- 26 weeks full pay maternity
- 4 weeks full pay paternity
- Private healthcare / digital 24 hr GP service for you & family
- Bike to work scheme
- Gym discounts
- New starter gift
- Long service awards
- Referral incentive scheme (£3000 incentive payment when you refer a friend)
- 2 volunteering days
- Professional membership (will cover the cost of two professional memberships per year)
- Rewards network
- Company pension schemes
If you want to hear more about this Senior Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on 07305 013739.