Contracts Manager / Estimator

Salary: -40,000 - -45,000 (DOE)
Location: Harrogate (Office-Based with UK Travel)

Job Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager / Estimator to join a growing, family-run contractor due to a strong and consistent pipeline of work. The business has built a solid reputation for delivering specialist hygienic wall cladding and internal surface solutions across sectors such as healthcare, education, food production, and commercial environments.

With very low staff turnover and a supportive culture, this is a stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established organisation.

This is a varied, dual-role position combining both pre-construction and project delivery responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing new tenders, producing quotations, and managing projects from inception through to completion.

The role is primarily office-based in Harrogate, with UK-wide travel required depending on project demands.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in estimating and/or contracts/project management within construction or interiors
  * Experience sourcing and identifying tender opportunities
  * Ability to prepare detailed quotations and manage project costs
  * Experience managing projects from inception through to completion
  * Ability to coordinate and manage subcontractors effectively
  * Commercially aware with strong organisational and planning skills
  * Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
  * Self-motivated with a proactive, hands-on approach

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: -40,000 - -45,000 (DOE)
  * 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  * 2-week Christmas shutdown
  * Discretionary performance-based bonus
  * Office-based role with varied UK project exposure
  * Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and source new tender opportunities alongside incoming enquiries
  * Prepare and submit detailed quotations and tender submissions
  * Manage projects from initial enquiry through to completion
  * Coordinate and manage subcontractors across multiple projects
  * Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
  * Monitor project progress, costs, and timelines
  * Ensure all works are delivered in line with quality, safety, and client expectations
  * Maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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