Senior Estimator

Posting date:	19 August 2025
Salary:	£55,000 to £65,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 September 2025
Location:	NR162TG
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ARC (Norwich) Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JDESTNOR-43277

Summary

Senior Estimator – Specialist Builders
Dereham Based
Full-Time
£55,000 – £65,000

A highly esteemed, award-winning specialist building contractor based in North Norfolk is seeking to appoint a Senior Estimator. With a reputation built on craftsmanship, community, and sustainable excellence our client delivers bespoke residential, conservation, and commercial projects across Norfolk and Suffolk.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will:

• Lead the preparation of comprehensive cost estimates and cost plans for high-end bespoke residential, heritage, and sustainable building projects (many award-winning).

  
  

• Analyse architectural and technical designs, specifications, and tender documents to develop precise and compelling bids.

  
  

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with specialist subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive rates and ensure high-quality delivery.

  
  

• Participate in bid reviews, value engineering, and strategic meetings, acting as a commercial and technical advisor.

  
  

• Mentor junior estimating staff and drive continuous improvement in estimating protocols and accuracy.

  
  

• Deliver clear, effective handovers to project teams to ensure seamless transition from pre-construction to execution.

  
  Candidate Requirements

  We’re looking for someone with:

  • Minimum 5 years of estimating experience, ideally within high-end residential, heritage, or sustainable building sectors.

    
    

  • Proven track record of leading estimates for bespoke, complex projects.

    
    

  • Exceptional technical understanding of construction processes and materials, including heritage and eco-friendly methods.

    
    

  • Commercial acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to oversee high-value tender bids.

    
    

  • Proficiency with estimating tools/software

    
    

  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, able to collaborate across creative, technical, and operational teams.