Senior Estimator
CompanyShellmar Construction Ltd
Location
Luton, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At7/7/2026
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Occupation TypeEstimators, valuers and assessors
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Shellmar Construction Ltd, a growing principle contractor specialising in fit-outs, as well as light general construction, in the UK Nationwide is looking for a talented and motivated Estimator to join our dynamic team based in Luton.
This is a long established profitable business that has successfully family-run. Working closely with the Directors and Contracts Managers, the new Estimator will play a key role in the estimating and delivery of new enquiries to tender submission stage.
You will be a detail orientated, experienced Estimator with demonstrable sector specific experience. As part of this established team you will be able to hit the ground running and deliver strong commercial outcomes.
This office based role has lots of autonomy and future scope. This owner managed SME has a mature and values based culture which has been crafted over many years.
You will be competent, personable, and driven.
Reports to: Directors.
Responsibilities and duties:
Use tender portals to search for and identify appropriate opportunities that align with the company’s business strategy.
Extensive corporate interiors and refurbishments experience
Reading and reviewing internal and external designs
Take-off's from designs, building up BoQ
Liaising with specialist subcontractors
Producing tender packs
Reviewing and scoring subcontractor tender returns
Working with Contracts Managers on tenders, including production of tender documentation
Reviewing and weighting tender enquires against price and margin
Liaising with all elements of the construction team
Assisting the production of handover documentation to delivery team upon securing winning bid
Attend customer negotiation, pre-start and update meetings as required
Support the post completion contract review process
Perform a review of won and lost opportunities to ensure key lessons are learned
Qualifications and experience:
Combined commercial and estimating experience in an SME setting
Proven track record of estimating projects up to a value of £5m
Ability to work on own initiative is essential.
Degree in business, quantity surveying, or comparable industry experience
General construction, including estimating and contract management experience is essential (corporate interiors and refurbishment experience is preferable)
A working knowledge with Auto CAD and MS Projects or similar is desirable
Join our tea
This is a long established profitable business that has successfully family-run. Working closely with the Directors and Contracts Managers, the new Estimator will play a key role in the estimating and delivery of new enquiries to tender submission stage.
You will be a detail orientated, experienced Estimator with demonstrable sector specific experience. As part of this established team you will be able to hit the ground running and deliver strong commercial outcomes.
This office based role has lots of autonomy and future scope. This owner managed SME has a mature and values based culture which has been crafted over many years.
You will be competent, personable, and driven.
Reports to: Directors.
Responsibilities and duties:
Use tender portals to search for and identify appropriate opportunities that align with the company’s business strategy.
Extensive corporate interiors and refurbishments experience
Reading and reviewing internal and external designs
Take-off's from designs, building up BoQ
Liaising with specialist subcontractors
Producing tender packs
Reviewing and scoring subcontractor tender returns
Working with Contracts Managers on tenders, including production of tender documentation
Reviewing and weighting tender enquires against price and margin
Liaising with all elements of the construction team
Assisting the production of handover documentation to delivery team upon securing winning bid
Attend customer negotiation, pre-start and update meetings as required
Support the post completion contract review process
Perform a review of won and lost opportunities to ensure key lessons are learned
Qualifications and experience:
Combined commercial and estimating experience in an SME setting
Proven track record of estimating projects up to a value of £5m
Ability to work on own initiative is essential.
Degree in business, quantity surveying, or comparable industry experience
General construction, including estimating and contract management experience is essential (corporate interiors and refurbishment experience is preferable)
A working knowledge with Auto CAD and MS Projects or similar is desirable
Join our tea
m as an Estimator and contribute to delivering high-quality projects while ensuring effective cost management!
CANDIDATES ONLY - NO RECRUITERS THANK YOU!!
CANDIDATES ONLY - NO RECRUITERS THANK YOU!!