Estimator

Overview

In this role you will support the growth of a regional building contractor by preparing competitive tenders up to £50m. You will work within a collaborative team to interpret drawings, specifications and tender docs, ensuring strong commercial viability. This position suits an experienced estimator or ambitious assistant estimator seeking greater responsibility and progression. You will shape bids in a stable, employee-focused environment and contribute to the company’s ongoing workload expansion.

Pay / Benefits

• up to 65,000 + package
• stable business with excellent staff retention
• supportive and collaborative working environment

Responsibilities

• prepare competitive and commercially viable tenders
• interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• manage multiple tenders and deadlines
• capture and apply commercial awareness to bids
• support negotiation and communication with stakeholders
• contribute to bid strategies across sectors

Key requirements

• experience as an estimator in the building/construction sector
• pricing projects across a range of sectors
• ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documents
• strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• excellent communication and negotiation skills
• ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines
• proactive with a desire to progress within a growing business

• communication
• negotiation
• attention to detail
• tendering and cost estimation
• interpretation of drawings and specifications
• multi-tender management

…