Sittingbourne
Job Title: Senior Estimator Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (DOE) Location: Sittingbourne, Kent (Office-Based) Job Overview An established principal contractor delivering high-quality, one-off construction projects is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take a lead role within its commercial function. The business specialises in heritage restorations, new builds, offices, care homes, and schools, they deliver high-quality projects across Kent and Southeast London, with values ranging from £50,000 to £2 million. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for tender preparation, pricing and risk assessment, working closely with directors, consultants and site teams to secure profitable and well-structured projects. Key responsibilities include: • Full responsibility for preparing accurate tenders from drawings and specifications, • Measuring and taking off bills from drawings, • Pricing works in accordance with SMM7, • Assessing technical and commercial risk at tender stage, • Obtaining and negotiating prices from subcontractors and suppliers, • Leveraging established industry contacts to secure competitive and reliable pricing, • Working collaboratively with directors, site teams and external consultants, • Managing the tender process from initial enquiry through to submission