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Job Title: Senior EstimatorSalary: £50,000 - £65,000 (DOE)Location: Sittingbourne, Kent (Office-Based)Job OverviewAn established principal contractor delivering high-quality, one-off construction projects is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take a lead role within its commercial function.The business specialises in heritage restorations, new builds, offices, care homes, and schools, they deliver high-quality projects across Kent and Southeast London, with values ranging from £50,000 to £2 million.The successful candidate will take full responsibility for tender preparation, pricing and risk assessment, working closely with directors, consultants and site teams to secure profitable and well-structured projects.Key responsibilities include:Full responsibility for preparing accurate tenders from drawings and specificationsMeasuring and taking off bills from drawingsPricing works in accordance with SMM7Assessing technical and commercial risk at tender stageObtaining and negotiating prices from subcontractors and suppliersLeveraging established industry contacts to secure competitive and reliable pricingWorking collaboratively with directors, site teams and external consultantsManaging the tender process from initial enquiry through to submissionThis is a fully office-based role in Sittingbourne.Job RequirementsExtensive experience as an Estimator within the construction industryProven background across multiple construction types, ideally including:Heritage and listed buildingsRefurbishment and restoration worksBespoke new build projectsStrong technical construction knowledgeConfident understanding and practical use of SMM7Ability to price projects from first principlesWell-established subcontractor and supplier networkSenior-level experience - not suited to trainee or assistant estimatorsCommercially astute, detail-focused and pragmaticProfessional and reliable approachIdeally based within commuting distance of SittingbourneSalary & Benefits£50,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE)28 Days Holiday (Inclusive Of Bank Holidays)Long-term, stable position within an established contractorVaried, high-quality and non-repetitive projectsTraditional office-based working environmentPermanent, full-time roleBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.JBRP1_UKTJ