Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator- Data Centre / Battery Facility  

Job Purpose:

To manage and lead the tendering process across a variety of construction projects, ensuring cohesive integration of all estimating disciplines to produce competitive and accurate net cost bids. The Senior Estimator also plays a key role in mentoring junior estimators and supporting their professional growth, while contributing to strategic relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-Construction and Tender Management:

• Liaise closely with the Pre-Construction Director on new and existing opportunities.
• Receive, review, and acknowledge all tender documents and amendments.
• Abstract scope into material and subcontract packages and initiate supplier engagement.
• Oversee or directly produce accurate net cost estimates.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to company tendering procedures.
• Manage tender queries and liaise with clients and the design team as needed.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for design alternatives and value engineering.

Bid Development:

• Cost up preliminaries and ensure risk items are clearly identified.
• Prepare and distribute the Tender Summary Sheet.
• Present tenders at adjudication meetings and contribute to pricing strategies.
• Finalize and submit Forms of Tender and supporting documentation.
• Assist with post-tender negotiations and support contract award activities.

Handover and Project Support:

• Transfer all tender documentation and insights to the delivery team upon award.
• Participate in project handover meetings and design team meetings (for D&B projects).
• Ensure consistent feedback from project delivery teams to inform future tenders.

People and Process Development:

• Coach and support the development of junior estimating staff.
• Maintain and refresh the supply chain in alignment with procurement strategies.
• Proactively engage with clients, specifiers, and partners to improve bid outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
• Membership or working toward ACIOB / SCSI accreditation

Key Knowledge Areas:

• Cleanroom / Data Centre / Dry Room Construction
• First Principle Estimation
• Construction contracts and documentation
• Modern construction methods, materials, and planning techniques
• Use of estimating software
• Procurement practices and supply chain management
• Understanding of Health & Safety in construction
• Temporary works, project scheduling, and cost planning
• Negotiation and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of local subcontractor market and pricing levels

Quality & Compliance Responsibilities

• Adherence to Management Responsibilities:
• Compliance with Construction Contract Procedures: