Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Location

Bedford

Salary

£40,000–£60,000 DOE

Hours

8:30–17:00

Benefits

25 days holiday per year, with 2–4 days reserved for Christmas shutdown

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme, including salary sacrifice option after 3 months and company‑matched contributions

Supportive, family‑run culture

Long‑term progression within a growing department

Stable business with 50+ years’ trading history

The Company

A long‑established manufacturer and subcontractor delivering high‑security solutions for the UK construction sector. They design and install specialist products including ballistic and blast‑resistant doors, walls, windows and louvres for government, healthcare and critical‑infrastructure projects.

With continued expansion in the estimating department, they are now recruiting a Senior Estimator to lead pricing activity and manage a team of three within a diverse and technically specialist workload.

The Role

Senior Estimator

A senior-level position overseeing all estimating activity, managing a team of three, and taking ownership of tender strategy, pricing accuracy and submission quality. You will review complex technical specifications, produce detailed cost plans, and work closely with engineering, production and project teams to validate costs and support commercial decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of three estimators, including workload planning and quality control

Review tender documents, drawings and specifications for high‑security products

Prepare detailed cost estimates, pricing schedules and bills of quantities

Oversee tender submissions, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness and compliance

Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal technical teams

Support value engineering, risk assessment and commercial strategy

Maintain organised records of estimates, revisions and submissions

Contribute to continuous improvement across the estimating function

Why Join Them

Leadership role managing a team of three

Highly specialist, secure-sector projects

Supportive family-run culture

Long-term progression within a stable, expanding business

Competitive salary and benefits package