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