Senior Estimator

  • Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
  • Brandon, Suffolk
  • Apr 29, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Your new companyHays is working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 contractor that has secured a place on the Government's New Hospital Programme, supporting a £37bn pipeline of next-generation healthcare facilities. Individual schemes range from £500m to over £1bn, delivered using a standardised, industrialised approach to drive quality, safety and efficiency at scale. With major projects planned across Norfolk and Suffolk, this is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and contribute to a nationally significant healthcare programme with long-term visibility.

Your new roleAs Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of estimating activities across major bids and second-stage tenders. You will lead pricing strategy, manage supply chain engagement, and ensure estimates are aligned with programme, logistics and delivery strategy.You'll play a key role in risk management, value engineering and bid governance, working closely with senior stakeholders across pre-construction and delivery teams.What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven Senior Estimator experience on major projects
  • Tier 1 contractor background preferred; Tier 2 experience considered when aligned to healthcare or other complex environments.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Comfortable operating in high-value, regulated project environments

What you'll get in returnCirca £85,000 + an excellent corporate package. In addition to a strong base salary, this role offers a company car or car allowance, bonus potential, enhanced pension and a comprehensive benefits package associated with a major Tier 1 organisation.You'll also gain the opportunity to build long-term career security on one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes. This contractor is also well known for having some of the best tech in the industry.

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