Senior Estimator - Drylining
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Leicester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS
Drylining Systems
SFS (Steel Framing Systems)
Partitions
Ceilings
Tendering
Cost Planning
Value Engineering
Commercial Awareness
FULL DESCRIPTION
Senior Estimator - Drylining
£70,000 | Leicester | Full-time
Seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead pricing, tendering, and cost planning across our drylining projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate tenders, cost plans, and bills of quantities for drylining packages
- Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documents
- Lead value‑engineering discussions and identify cost‑saving opportunities
- Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Oversee junior estimators and support team development
- Work closely with commercial and project delivery teams to ensure smooth handovers
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within drylining or interior fit‑out
- Strong understanding of SFS, partitions, ceilings, and associated systems
- Excellent numeracy, commercial awareness, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
What We Offer
- £70,000 salary
- Opportunity to shape the estimating function within a respected contractor
- Supportive team culture and long‑term career progression
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