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Senior Estimator

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Posted on May 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£80k - £110k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Estimator – Refurbishment

Hertfordshire | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office, 2 Days Home)
£80,000 - £110,000 + Car Allownace + Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits

The Company

Our client is a highly respected regeneration & refurbishment contractor delivering residential and commercial projects across London and the South East. With over 50 years of success, they have built an outstanding reputation for quality, collaboration, and customer-focused delivery.

The business operates across three core divisions:

* Regeneration, Refurbishment, Fire Safety & Retrofit Decarbonisation

* Development

They are committed to investing in their people and offer genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their Refurbishment & Regeneration Division in Hertfordshire.

This is a key senior position within the Pre-Construction team, responsible for leading tenders across framework agreements, negotiated schemes, and single-stage competitive tenders, while supporting the Head of Pre-Construction and mentoring junior estimators.

The role offers flexible hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the preparation of tenders for framework, negotiated, and single-stage competitive projects

* Price framework call-off schemes, ensuring commercially robust and competitive submissions

* Prepare detailed cost plans and estimates from first principles for single-stage tenders

* Attend pre-construction and tender strategy meetings

* Visit sites to assess scope, risks, and constraints

* Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

* Coordinate design team and supply chain input to achieve cost-effective solutions

* Prepare accurate take-offs in line with standard methods of measurement

* Manage subcontractor enquiries, analyse and level tender returns

* Prepare preliminaries, overheads, and design cost allowances

* Attend client and internal tender meetings and presentations

* Lead tender handovers and provide clear commercial briefings to delivery teams

* Mentor junior estimators and support team development

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

Package & Benefits

* Salary £80,000 - £110,000 (Dependant on Experience)

* Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)

* Fuel card

* Private Medical

* Discretionary Bonus

* Pension 5% matched

* Strong pipeline of secured framework and negotiated work

* Excellent career progression opportunities

* Stable, well-established contractor

Reference: 225097606

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Senior Estimator

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Posted on May 12, 2026 by CV-Library

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Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£80k - £110k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Estimator – Refurbishment

Hertfordshire | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office, 2 Days Home)
£80,000 - £110,000 + Car Allownace + Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits

The Company

Our client is a highly respected regeneration & refurbishment contractor delivering residential and commercial projects across London and the South East. With over 50 years of success, they have built an outstanding reputation for quality, collaboration, and customer-focused delivery.

The business operates across three core divisions:

* Regeneration, Refurbishment, Fire Safety & Retrofit Decarbonisation

* Development

They are committed to investing in their people and offer genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their Refurbishment & Regeneration Division in Hertfordshire.

This is a key senior position within the Pre-Construction team, responsible for leading tenders across framework agreements, negotiated schemes, and single-stage competitive tenders, while supporting the Head of Pre-Construction and mentoring junior estimators.

The role offers flexible hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the preparation of tenders for framework, negotiated, and single-stage competitive projects

* Price framework call-off schemes, ensuring commercially robust and competitive submissions

* Prepare detailed cost plans and estimates from first principles for single-stage tenders

* Attend pre-construction and tender strategy meetings

* Visit sites to assess scope, risks, and constraints

* Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

* Coordinate design team and supply chain input to achieve cost-effective solutions

* Prepare accurate take-offs in line with standard methods of measurement

* Manage subcontractor enquiries, analyse and level tender returns

* Prepare preliminaries, overheads, and design cost allowances

* Attend client and internal tender meetings and presentations

* Lead tender handovers and provide clear commercial briefings to delivery teams

* Mentor junior estimators and support team development

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

Package & Benefits

* Salary £80,000 - £110,000 (Dependant on Experience)

* Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)

* Fuel card

* Private Medical

* Discretionary Bonus

* Pension 5% matched

* Strong pipeline of secured framework and negotiated work

* Excellent career progression opportunities

* Stable, well-established contractor
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Reference: 225097606

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