Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator - Manchester / Carlisle Location: Manchester / Carlisle & Site Visits Reports to: Commercial Director Are you an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator ready to take the lead on high-quality tenders and play a key role in a growing business? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative commercial team, taking ownership of the full tender lifecycle while helping to secure profitable, strategically aligned projects. As a business, they have built a strong reputation across the market, evidenced by repeat work with key clients and a consistent pipeline of secured projects across commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, hotel & leisure and residential sectors. They are now looking to strengthen their pre-construction function as part of their continued growth. What you'll be doing:

• Leading the preparation of accurate, competitive tenders
• Managing bids from enquiry through to submission and handover
• Producing detailed take-offs, pricing and risk assessments
• Maintaining a clear and organised pipeline of opportunities
• Building strong relationships with contractors and clients
• Supporting project teams with structured handovers
• Mentoring junior estimators and driving best practice What we're looking for:
• Strong estimating experience in painting & decorating, internal finishing, fit-out, specialist coatings or a related construction trade
• Solid understanding of drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities
• Ability to manage multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• • Essential - experience with estimating software, CRM systems and Excel* Why apply? This is an opportunity to step into a lead role within estimating, with real influence over project success and business growth. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key part in shaping the pipeline and winning work. Interested? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.