Estimator

Estimator - Construction

Location: South West (with travel as required)

Our client is a well-established UK construction and built environment specialist, delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and public sector.

With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and collaboration, we provide full-service construction solutions-from new build and refurbishment to façade remediation and complex live environment works. Their continued growth means they are looking to strengthen our commercial team with an experienced Estimator.

As an Estimator, you will play a key role in securing new business by producing accurate and competitive cost estimates across a wide variety of construction projects.

You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial, and operational teams to ensure robust and commercially viable submissions.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop winning bid strategies
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings as required
• Ensure all estimates align with company procedures and client requirements

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of building methods, materials, and regulations
• Experience working on projects such as refurbishment, fit-out, or new build
• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Commitment to training, development, and employee wellbeing

If you are an experienced Estimator looking to join a forward-thinking construction business with a strong pipeline of work, we would love to hear from you.

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