Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 + package Location: Milton Keynes / Buckinghamshire Sectors: Education, Healthcare, Community, Industrial, Leisure, Retail, Commercial Projects: New Build & Refurbishment | Up to £20m Company Overview A long-standing regional contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in the Milton Keynes area. The business delivers a wide range of general contracting schemes up to £20m and is known for its stable workforce, supportive culture and strong pipeline of repeat work. They operate from modern, well-presented offices and offer clear structure and progression for long-term career development. Benefits • Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience • Car allowance • 25 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown allocation) • Additional holiday awarded after long-service milestones (up to 28 days) • Pension • Private medical cover • Professional memberships and training fully funded • Annual health checks and flu vaccinations • Employee Assistance Programme • Eye tests and glasses covered for regular screen users • Regular pay reviews • Continued career progression The Role You will join a busy preconstruction team working on a mix of new build, refurbishment, alteration and fit-out projects up to £20m. Work spans multiple sectors, including Education, Healthcare, Community, Industrial, Leisure & Retail and Commercial Buildings. Working hours: 8.30am – 5pm with 1 hour for lunch. A key part of the role will include mentoring and supporting an Assistant Estimator, helping them develop their technical skills, commercial awareness and confidence within the team. Responsibilities • Preparing cost plans, tenders and estimates • Leading the estimating process across multiple projects • Working closely with design, commercial and operational teams • Liaising with supply chain partners to secure competitive pricing • Providing guidance and day-to-day support to an Assistant Estimator • Supporting junior team members where required About You • Experienced Estimator within the construction industry • Background working for a main contractor on new build or refurbishment schemes • Self-directed, organised and highly motivated • Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Strong team player with good communication skills Locations Considered: Milton Keynes / Buckinghamshire / Bedfordshire / Northamptonshire