Salary guide
Estimator salary.
Pricing bids: measuring, getting subcontract and supply quotes, and building the tender price.
Salary guide · Pre-construction and bids
Low£42,500
Middle£50,000
High£57,500
Yorkshire and the Humber, base salary for a permanent role. Contract day rate £375 to £470.
The package: Bonus 5 to 10%; car allowance at some contractors.
What moves the number
Estimators are under pressure as tender volumes climb. Those with a good hit rate and an understanding of risk pricing, not just rates, are well paid and hard to move.
By region
| Region | Low | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK average | £45k | £53k | £61k |
| London | £51.5k | £61k | £70k |
| South East | £48k | £56.5k | £65.5k |
| East of England | £46k | £54k | £62k |
| South West | £43.5k | £51.5k | £59k |
| Midlands | £43.5k | £51.5k | £59k |
| North West | £43.5k | £51.5k | £59k |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £42.5k | £50k | £57.5k |
| North East | £41.5k | £49k | £56k |
| Wales | £41.5k | £49k | £56k |
| Scotland | £43k | £51k | £58.5k |
| Northern Ireland | £38.5k | £45.5k | £52.5k |
Live roles at this level
- Estimator · Askam Civil Engineering Ltd · Lancaster
Nearby roles
- Bid Manager£58k to £68k to £80k
- Senior Estimator£60k to £70k to £80k
- Head of Pre-Construction£100k to £115k to £135k
Paid below this, or weighing an offer? Email me and I will tell you where you sit. Hiring for this role? Post it on Lechley.