Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic collaborator? Do you want to be effective in a growing company with a clear growth vision?


We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our Team. The role will initially be located in Birmingham City Centre with planned relocation out of the city to Tamworth from July 2025.

The Role

To lead and manage the complete production of tender submissions to the highest possible standard to win work. Assist with the development of a tendering strategy to align with the business strategy for future growth.

Key Responsibilities

Successfully lead the estimate production for your allocated workflow Drive continuous improvement and innovation throughout the tender process. Lead and promote a client focused culture throughout the estimating function. Lead and develop junior members of the estimating team. Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

Benefits

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.


In addition to a competitive salary, pension we show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.


We care about our communities too and offer our employees two fully paid volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.

The Ideal Candidate:

Typically, HNC qualified in civil engineering/rail or 5+ years' on-site experience. IT skills Windows Office suite to experienced level. Suitable industry experience. Estimating experience at senior level. Be confident, dynamic, willing to learn with leadership skills. Analytical person with attention to detail a must. Ability to think strategically. Presentation skills to audiences such as clients, colleagues, and executive team.

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our history for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of 'Do It Right!' Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people different from our competitors. GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect. HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other. PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients, and the success we create together. FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people. TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right. WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Find out more about what it is like to be part of Team Story here. https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story! As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our 'Every Story'policy https://www.storycontracting.com/about-us/our-culture-values/ ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included. All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Think you would be a good fit?

* Apply today and start your journey with us.