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Pre-Construction Manager / Senior Estimator Location: Huntingdon, CambridgeshireSalary: £90,000£95,000 + Car Allowance (c. £100k package)Working Pattern: 12 days WFHBenefits: 26 days holiday, 3% pension, bonus in developmentCompany Overview A growing main contractor in Huntingdon has an opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Estimator to join its expanding team. The business delivers new build and refurbishment projects across education, commercial, industrial and public sector environments, typically valued between £2m and £10m. With no Pre-Construction Director in place, the role offers clear progression into a senior leadership position.Role Overview This position suits an experienced Estimator ready to step into a wider pre-construction remit, or a Pre-Construction Manager looking for long-term development. You will work closely with the Directors and an established pre-construction team, supporting tenders, early-stage project planning and client engagement.Key Responsibilities Lead estimating for new build and refurbishment projects (£2m£10m)Manage cost planning, risk reviews and value engineeringDevelop tender programmes, logistics plans and methodology inputLiaise with supply chain partners to obtain competitive pricingSupport bid submissions, tender documentation and client presentationsProvide early commercial and technical input during pre-constructionAssist with small maintenance frameworks when requiredContribute to continuous improvement of pre-construction processesIdeal Background Strong estimating experience within a main contractorExperience across new build schemes in education, commercial or public sectorAbility to support programme, logistics and methodologyComfortable working in a growing business with progression opportunitiesAmbition to move into a senior pre-construction leadership roleKeywords Pre-Construction Manager Huntingdon, Senior Estimator Cambridgeshire, Estimator Huntingdon, Pre-Construction Jobs East Anglia, Construction Estimator, Education New Build Estimator, Commercial New Build Estimator, Industrial New Build Estimator, Framework Estimator, Pre-Construction Jobs Cambridgeshire.TPBN1_UKTJ

Pre-Construction Manager / Senior Estimator Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Salary: £90,000£95,000 + Car Allowance (c. £100k package) Working Pattern: 12 days WFH Benefits: 26 days holiday, 3% pension, bonus in development Company Overview A growing main contractor in Huntingdon has an opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Estimator to join its expanding team. The business delivers new build and refurbishment projects across education, commercial, industrial and public sector environments, typically valued between £2m and £10m. With no Pre-Construction Director in place, the role offers clear progression into a senior leadership position. Role Overview This position suits an experienced Estimator ready to step into a wider pre-construction remit, or a Pre-Construction Manager looking for long-term development. You will work closely with the Directors and an established pre-construction team, supporting tenders, early-stage project planning and client engagement. Key Responsibilities • Lead estimating for new build and refurbishment projects (£2m£10m), • Manage cost planning, risk reviews and value engineering, • Develop tender programmes, logistics plans and methodology input, • Liaise with supply chain partners to obtain competitive pricing<...

Estimator Long-Term Contract | Hybrid | Outside IR35 | £350-£500/day DOE Are you an Estimator or Senior Estimator with real earthworks experience wanting to join a busy pre-construction team on a strong pipeline of highways projects. You will be managing the tendering of projects - maximising tendered margin while identifying value engineering opportunities and successfully winning work. What you'll do ·Actively tender projects received by the business ·Understand contractual terms and identify potential risks to the business ·Review all information received to understand the scope of works to be tendered ·Submit tenders on time and to the client's requirements ·Accurately measure relevant works to derive and validate quantities for pricing ·Build up tender rates from first principles on a labour, plant and material basis ·Identify value engineering opportunities to offer clients ·Obtain market rates for subcontracted works ·Respond to client queries in a timely manner ·Understand programme and buildability constraints within a tender ·Lead the handover of secured work, passing information to the delivery team ·Maintain client relationships and seek opportunities for new and continued work ·Provide support and advice to less experienced members of the team What you'll bring ·Proven estimating experience on earthworks / highways schemes ·Confident cut-and-fill and mass-haul take-off ·Solid grasp of plant, muck-away and groundworks pricing ·Estimating software and strong Excel skills Why this is a good opportunity: ·Outside IR35 - keep the full benefit of your rate ·£350-£500/day DOE - reflecting your specialism and seniority ·Hybrid working - office and home, structured around delivery ·Long-term security - a genuine pipeline, not a few weeks' cover The freedom of contracting, the stability of a long term contract, and an outside-IR35 rate. A rare combination in this market. For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Ty Darbyshire on (phone number removed)

Estimator Long-Term Contract | Hybrid | Outside IR35 | £350-£500/day DOE Are you an Estimator or Senior Estimator with real earthworks experience wanting to join a busy pre-construction team on a strong pipeline of highways projects. You will be managing the tendering of projects - maximising tendered margin while identifying value engineering opportunities and successfully winning work. What you'll do ·Actively tender projects received by the business ·Understand contractual terms and identify potential risks to the business ·Review all information received to understand the scope of works to be tendered ·Submit tenders on time and to the client's requirements ·Accurately measure relevant works to derive and validate quantities for pricing ·Build up tender rates from first principles on a labour, plant and material basis ·Identify value engineering opportunities to offer clients ·Obtain market rates for subcontracted works ·Respond to client queries in a timely manner ·Understand programme and buildability constraints within a tender ·Lead the handover of secured work, passing information to the delivery team ·Maintain client relationships and seek opportunities for new and continued work ·Provide support and advice to less experienced members of the team What you'll bring ·Proven estimating experience on earthworks / highways schemes ·Confident cut-and-fill and mass-haul take-off ·Solid grasp of plant, muck-away and groundworks pricing ·Estimating software and strong Excel skills Why this is a good opportunity: ·Outside IR35 - keep the full benefit of your rate ·£350-£500/day DOE - reflecting your specialism and seniority ·Hybrid working - office and home, structured around delivery ·Long-term security - a genuine pipeline, not a few weeks' cover The freedom of contracting, the stability of a long term contract, and an outside-IR35 rate. A rare combination in this market. For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Ty Darbyshire on (phone number removed)