Senior Estimator
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Saxton Recruitment Active Vacancy

Senior Estimator

Employer: Saxton Recruitment Location: Castle Donington Salary: £80,000 - £100,000/annum Car Package + Bonus + Benefits
Posted on
17 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
17 October 2026
Job Reference
225619615

About this role

This Senior Estimator role is based in Castle Donington with a contractor delivering industrial, manufacturing, commercial, student accommodation, sports and leisure projects valued between £5m and £35m. The successful candidate will join an expanding pre-construction team, contributing to tendering and estimating for award-winning schemes. Salary is £80,000 to £100,000 per annum depending on experience, plus a car package, bonus and benefits including pension and healthcare. The business offers flexible working with work-from-home options, genuine progression opportunities, and training and development within a collaborative, supportive environment.

Job Description

Senior Estimator - East Midlands

Senior Estimator - our client is searching for a Senior Estimator to join their expanding pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join a business delivering award winning schemes industrial, manufacturing, commercial, student accommodation, sports and leisure projects ranging from -5m - -35m.

Why Apply:

Our client has been one of the East Midlands fastest growing contractors - they have developed a great network of repeat clients and have grown to an impressive turnover.

The business is now entering the next stage of the journey and offer an opportunity to join a successful business with a modern approach to flexible working.

Salary & Package:
- Great basic salary of £80,000 - £100,000 (DOE)
- Company Car Allowance (-7,500)
- Great Pension & Healthcare scheme
- Additional company benefits
- Performance related bonus

Key Benefits:
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your input is valued
- Forward-thinking contractor with a strong repeat client base
- Modern approach to flexible working (inc WFH).
- Genuine progression opportunities
- Great training and development

Key Duties:
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations
- Lead the preparation of tenders, cost plans and project budgets
- Analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation
- Identifying risks and opportunities in schemes

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Senior Estimator tendering projects ranging from -10m and above.

Apply Now:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply here or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information.

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