Commercial role
Chief Estimator Recruitment Midlands
Chief Estimators own the pricing function, setting the approach for the largest and most complex tenders and approving the numbers the business bids with.
What a Chief Estimator does
- Lead pricing on the largest and most complex tenders
- Set estimating method, tools and standards
- Approve build-ups, pricing strategies and risk
- Coach and review estimators and senior estimators
- Improve win rates through post-tender analysis
What employers look for
- Substantial senior estimating record
- Deep trade and supply-chain knowledge
- Confident at tender adjudication and settlement
- Leadership without losing hands-on pricing
Career progression: Often progresses to Estimating Director or Pre-Construction Director.
How we recruit
Cx Recruit connects Midlands employers with Chief Estimator professionals whose project background, location, availability and working style match the brief. We recruit across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Northampton, and every introduction follows a direct conversation and practical checks.
What we check
- Relevant project and sector experience
- Qualifications, memberships and right to work
- Location, travel radius and availability
- References, motivation and notice period
Estimating, Bids and Pre-Construction Roles Explained
How estimators, bid managers, bid writers and pre-construction managers work together to win construction work in the Midlands.
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