Estimator

Estimator - Main Contractor

Location - Greater Manchester

Salary/Package - -60,000 - -80,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Our client is an award-winning, employee-owned regional main contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality construction projects across the North West. Specialising in both new build and refurbishment, they work across the education, healthcare, commercial, residential, industrial, community, and public sectors, building a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and exceptional client service.

With a healthy pipeline of secured work and long-standing relationships built through repeat business and framework agreements, the business continues to invest in its people, technology, and sustainable growth. As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team and play a key role in securing future projects.

As Estimator, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate and competitive tenders for new build and refurbishment projects

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation

• Producing detailed take-offs, cost plans, and pricing schedules

• Obtaining and evaluating quotations from subcontractors and suppliers

• Preparing comprehensive tender submissions within agreed timescales

• Identifying value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions

• Assessing commercial and technical risks throughout the tender process

• Attending tender adjudication meetings and supporting bid strategy

• Working closely with commercial, operational, and design teams

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors

• Supporting successful project handovers to the delivery team following contract award

The successful Estimator will have:

• Proven experience as an Estimator within a Main Contractor environment

• Experience pricing both new build and refurbishment projects

• Strong understanding of construction methods and estimating principles

• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills

• The ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Experience managing multiple tenders simultaneously

• Good knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Excel

• A proactive, organised, and commercially driven approach

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline would be advantageous

• Competitive basic salary of -60,000 - -80,000

• Attractive benefits package

• Opportunity to join an award-winning regional main contractor

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality construction projects

• Long-term career progression within a growing pre-construction team

• Ongoing professional development and training

• Collaborative and supportive working environment

Apply: If you''re interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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