Senior Estimator - House Building

Senior Estimator - House Building in Liverpool (L36) | Building Careers UK Ltd Find a job Post a job Sign up Tired of searching? Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search Senior Estimator - House Building Building Careers UK Ltd View Profile Liverpool (L36) Permanent Published: 3 weeks ago £65000 - £75000 per annum + plus package Apply Save Senior Estimator - House Building Building Careers UK Ltd Apply Senior Estimator - House Building Huyton - £65,000 to £75,000 + Package Your new company: A reputable construction and civil engineering contractor operating across the North West, delivering residential developments and infrastructure projects for leading national and regional housebuilders. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth, the company offers a stable and progressive environment for experienced construction professionals. Your new role: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team based in Huyton. This role will focus on producing accurate and commercially competitive tenders for residential housing and infrastructure projects, while supporting the continued growth of the business. Responsibilities will include: Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions for housing and infrastructure projects Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation Producing accurate take-offs and pricing for labour, plant, materials, and subcontract works Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations Managing tenders from enquiry through to submission Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities Liaising with clients, engineers, commercial teams, and operational staff Maintaining estimating records and cost databases Assisting with project handovers following successful tenders Supporting junior members of the estimating team where required What you will need to succeed: Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within house building, groundworks, or civil engineering Strong understanding of residential infrastructure and housing developments Excellent commercial and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines Strong communication and negotiation skills Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel Experience working with housebuilders is desirable Full UK driving licence HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or Civil Engineering preferred What you get in return: Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience Full package including car allowance/company car, pension, bonus scheme, and holidays Long-term career progression with a growing contractor Opportunity to work on major residential developments across the North West Supportive and collaborative working environment Stable business with a strong reputation and secured workload Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM Apply In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2007 Location Skelmersdale, West Lancs Company size 51-250 About Us Building
Careers is a market leading recruitment specialist in construction, housing and
property. Based
in the North West and Yorkshire, Building Careers offers permanent and
temporary staffing solutions to both the public and private sector.  As a sustainable and profitable people
focused business, we endeavour to deliver a quality of service that is second
to none through a highly knowledgeable, committed team who put our clients and
candidates at the heart of what we do. We aim to boost business growth and
build a better and bigger construction industry in the region. At Building Careers we pride ourselves on being more
than just a construction recruitment agency – we are architects of careers and
builders of futures. With a legacy of 18 years marked by brilliance in
delivery, we have become a cornerstone in the construction industry, connecting
talent with opportunity. Sectors As a business, we specialise in over 15
different sectors within Construction and Property, recruiting the people that
put the initial ideas on the page right through to those that complete the
projects brick by brick. Our team cover both temporary and permanent
recruitment for office and site based roles across the UK and beyond. Our
professionally trained recruitment consultants dedicate their time to one
particular sector, allowing them to develop their expertise to the highest
standard within that field. Candidates We understand that the construction industry requires a unique blend of skills, experience, and cultural fit. Our team of experts goes beyond conventional recruitment, delving deep into the intricacies of each project and the specific needs of our clients. We meticulously select candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also align with the ethos of the companies they join. For job seekers, we are the pathway to fulfilling, rewarding careers. We provide guidance, support, and opportunities for growth within the dynamic world of construction. From skilled trades to management roles, we empower individuals to build careers that withstand the test of time. What do our clients think? We are the strategic partner in shaping the
future of their projects. By connecting them with top-tier talent, we
contribute to the creation of innovative, sustainable, and successful ventures
that stand as a testament to progress in the construction industry. "I have worked with Joanne Fisher
for 2.5 years...The calibre of the trades and labour she has supplied us has
been outstanding resulting in a lot of the workers being on site from the
beginning and will be likely to join us on future projects in the North West.
Joanne has continued to look after us and the workers throughout Furlough and
has been professional throughout." Michael Green, Senior Project Manager at GRAHAM What do our clients think? “In the construction industry it’s
important to find the right quality of employees. Building Careers has been
able to source the right type of candidates for all disciplines, to ensure my
business was run successfully, managed adequately and was able to deliver for
our clients. “The quality of service we received was
outstanding. They took the pressure away in sourcing the right candidates. Over
the last 15 years we have developed a trust, where Mark and his team has
sourced the correct quality candidates at any given time, no matter where in
the country. We’ve had some exceptional talent through Building Careers. Talent
that has postively influenced our bottom line. The appointment of Mark and
Building Careers has been one of the best business decisions I’ve made in
construction.” Andy McDonough, Ex-Watkin Jones MD Similar Senior Estimator Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £85000 per annum + plus package 2 weeks ago Civil Engineering Estimator Serply Birkenhead (CH41) From £60,000 to £78,000 per annum Day rate available also @ up to £300 3 weeks ago Freelance Senior Estimator Morson Edge Warrington (WA3), WA3 7GB £500 - 550 per day 2 weeks ago Project Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 1 week ago Senior Estimator - Housing Groundworks Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L36) £65000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L1) £45000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 1 week ago Managing Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L1) £70000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 4 weeks ago Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Wigan (WN1) £50000 - £65000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Building Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L1) £60000 - £65000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED Liverpool (L33), L33 4YB Competitive + Benefits 2 days ago Senior Estimator jobs Senior Estimator jobs in Liverpool Construction jobs Construction jobs in Liverpool Estimating jobs Estimating jobs in Liverpool Jobs in Liverpool Estimator jobs Senior Project Manager jobs Junior Estimator jobs Senior Management jobs Statistician jobs Assistant Estimator jobs Senior Qs jobs Mechanical Estimator jobs Senior Authorised Person jobs Senior Analyst Business jobs Construction Estimator jobs Senior jobs Joinery Estimator jobs Trainee Estimator jobs Estimating Specialist jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy