Senior Estimator - Technical
We are seeking a Senior Estimator – Technical to prepare accurate, competitive and commercially sound estimates for complex technical projects. Working closely with engineering, procurement, project management and commercial colleagues, you will interpret customer requirements, drawings, specifications and contractual information to develop detailed cost proposals. You will assess materials, labour, subcontract, equipment, installation and project management costs, ensuring that all estimates are supported by clear assumptions, exclusions and relevant technical information.
Your responsibilities will include reviewing enquiries and tender documentation, identifying risks and opportunities, obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations, and producing professional bid submissions within agreed deadlines. You will lead estimating activities for multiple projects, challenge technical and commercial inputs where necessary, and ensure proposals comply with applicable standards, specifications and customer requirements. You will also maintain estimating records, contribute to cost databases and benchmarking, support post-tender negotiations, and provide estimating input during handover to the delivery team. The role will involve presenting estimates to internal stakeholders and providing clear explanations of pricing, programme and technical considerations.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience in a senior estimating role within a technical, engineering, manufacturing, construction or project-based environment. You will be confident interpreting technical documentation and building estimates from first principles, with strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail. Experience of working with estimating, enterprise resource planning or cost-management systems would be advantageous, as would knowledge of relevant industry standards and procurement processes. Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills are essential, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure. You should be commercially astute, methodical and confident collaborating with teams at all levels, while maintaining the accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of sensitive tender information.
Senior Estimator - Technical
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