Apply: Senior Estimator

Role Overview

The Senior Estimator is a key role within our organization, responsible for owning and delivering complex cost estimates with confidence. This role requires the application of commercial judgment to clearly articulate the rationale and risks behind pricing decisions. The successful candidate will lead the preparation of technically ambiguous estimates, engage proactively with cross-functional teams to ensure commercial alignment, and take accountability for ensuring estimates are review-ready and defensible prior to submission.

In addition to estimating duties, the Senior Estimator plays a vital role in leading site surveys, clarifying project scopes, and improving estimating processes. The position also involves supporting and developing junior surveyors, sharing commercial knowledge, and evaluating risk proactively. An essential aspect of this role is to ensure clear and professional communication, both written and verbal, while upholding company policies and maintaining responsibilities relevant to all staff, such as time management and compliance with health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of complex or technically ambiguous cost estimates.
• Interpret incomplete or evolving scope with minimal supervision.
• Clearly articulate and defend the rationale behind costs in discussions with clients and internally.
• Proactively anticipate and evaluate commercial and technical risks.
• Incorporate appropriate allowances for risks within agreed processes.
• Lead site surveys and discussions for technical clarification.
• Ensure accurate and defensible pricing through adequate understanding of project scopes.
• Apply estimating processes consistently and contribute to their improvement.
• Engage with project, design, and manufacturing teams for cross-functional commercial alignment.
• Take accountability for the integrity and completeness of estimates.
• Ensure estimates are review-ready and defensible before submission.
• Support development of junior surveyors by sharing knowledge and providing constructive reviews.
• Use company systems accurately and responsibly.
• Comply with company guidance and policies.
• Manage Outlook calendars to communicate availability and commitments accurately.
• Foster professionalism and respect within the team.
• Comply with health and safety requirements diligently.
• Complete required training within TAPP to ensure competence and compliance.
• Engage positively with improvements and change initiatives.
• Handle confidential information with care and responsibility.
• Represent the business professionally in all interactions.
• Maintain professionalism in written communication.
• Adhere to the sickness and absence policy.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability in all work commitments.
• Ensure responsiveness and timely communication within the team.
• Prepare thoroughly for meetings to contribute constructively.
• Raise issues constructively to support improvement initiatives.
• Engage consistently with agreed processes and ways of working.