Job Description - Senior Estimator
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This is a key position responsible for leading the preparation of complex tenders and ensuring commercially successful project delivery from enquiry through to handover. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maximising commercial opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting the wider work-winning function. This role will involve close collaboration with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, as well as mentoring junior estimating staff. Senior Estimator Job Responsibilities * Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions in line with enquiry documentation and company procedures * Leading bid strategies in collaboration with the Bid Manager from early engagement stages * Producing major prime cost estimates, including cost planning and preliminary pricing * Carrying out technical appraisals and design calculations to support tender submissions * Proposing value-engineered and sustainable solutions to maximise project opportunities * Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the tender process * Managing the full lifecycle of tenders, from initial enquiry through to award and handover * Ensuring technical and contractual completeness prior to project handover to operations teams * Supporting and mentoring junior estimating staff * Promoting the business within the industry and identifying cross-selling opportunities * Ensuring all work complies with company IMS systems for Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards Senior Estimator Job Requirements * HNC / Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline * Progression towards or membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICE) * Proven experience in estimating within civil engineering, piling, or ground engineering sectors * Strong knowledge of pricing, cost planning, and tendering procedures * Experience managing complex or multi-discipline tenders through to completion * Excellent understanding of bid management and estimating processes * Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment * Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels * Team-oriented with a positive, 'can-do' attitude Senior Estimator Salary & Benefits * Competitive salary (DOE) * Car allowance * Discretionary annual bonus * Medical cash plan * Life assurance * Service-related holiday entitlement Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. In Short Industry Accounting & Finance, Construction & Property, Engineering & Manufacture, Logistics & Transport, Sales Founded 2012 Location Chichester Company size 50 - 199 About The Company Service - We deliver an honest and professional process with a focus towards customer service. Communication - We find it fundamental to understand your requirement which enables us to plan and invest our time and resources effectively for your needs. Adaptability - We work across permanent, interim or fixed term contracts. Our Story Established in 2012 on core values of providing the best possible service and establishing our reputation as a trusted recruitment provider. We have a dedicated team of 50+ staff who place over 1000 employees into new positions each year in a number of key technical sectors. A single-sited office base allows all of our staff to work collaboratively and work with clients across the UK. Our Unique Culture We are an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. This is testament to our successfully embedded company values and career progression structure open to employees. We also have a stable and committed management team with employee engagement and morale at the heart of what they do. We consult with employees regularly regarding company decisions, which in turn has aided longevity with many of our employees having worked with us for 5 + years. This loyalty brings with it experience, and the ability to build longer-lasting relationship with our clients and candidates. Learning & Development We hold regular in-house training sessions, including the use of external training providers, to ensure all of our employees get the same wealth of knowledge and expertise provided to them. We have supported many of our managers through completing specific management training courses which has been found to be highly beneficial and is something we will continue to offer. We also provide the opportunity for employees to gain specific qualifications which could be deemed beneficial to their role, including the REC Level 3 Certificate – a widely recognised benchmark within our field. Diversity Equality and diversity are themes that are strongly represented within our company values, we adopt an equal and fair approach to all procedures within the company and look to fulfil our services with equality and diversity in mind. Internally, much of our initial training program is on-the-job, so we look more at the potential we see in an individual when recruiting, as opposed to solely their background which means everyone brings something different to the company offering a range of perspectives and skill sets. 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