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Senior Estimator in Cambridge (CB1) | APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED Find a job Post a job Sign up Never miss an opportunity. 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This position involves working closely with senior leadership and directors with great exposure to the growth of the regional office. Our client has a busy order book already secured for 2027 and they are continuing to be strategic in targeting new business, offering a stable environment backed by decades of winning and delivering projects in the East. The Main Contractor is an innovative and growing business, offering a collaborative culture and genuine room for long-term career progression as the Pre-Construction division expands. They are recognised for their long term success delivering projects secured from both framework 2-stage tenders (regional and national frameworks) in addition to securing projects from single stage tenders in the local area. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the cost plans and pricing of single stage tenders and two stage tenders in the main under JCT & NEC forms of contract and typically c£5m-£20m in value. You will produce BOQ's, take offs, full cost plans and target cost reporting with occasional pre con surveying duties including deed of appointment and procurement, playing a central role in driving competitive strategy, leading bid reviews, and securing key regional work. Desirable Experience: Experience as an Estimator at a Main Contractor. Minimum of 5-7 years+ experience in pure Estimating roles. Established relationships within the local sub-contractor network across East Anglia/Cambridgeshire would be advantageous but not essential. Good knowledge of Conquest estimating software would be advantageous, alongside a strong commercial awareness of value engineering. Previous Roles: Senior Estimator OR Estimator OR Principal Estimator. Qualifications & Skills: Degree or HNC or NVQ in Construction related subject or comparable. and Conquest software experience. Application Process: If you would like more information about this vacancy, please email Jess Quinn. Please visit our website to review our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions before applying. Applications are reviewed regularly and we aim to review applications and contact shortlisted candidates within 48 hours where possible. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. 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