Estimator

Description

• Receive, review, and organise tender documentation.
• Continuously monitor market conditions to maintain competitive pricing.
• Review contract conditions and scope to ensure full bid compliance.
• Assess tenders for risks and opportunities, reporting strategies back to the Pre-Construction Manager.
• Review workload weekly with the Pre-Construction Manager to agree tender priorities.
• Ensure seamless transition of documentation and communication from estimating to pre-construction.
• Liaise with operational and commercial teams throughout the tender process.
• Provide solutions and respond to client queries professionally.
• Issue tender submissions upon internal approval.
• Identify key client stakeholders and decision makers.
• Follow up with clients post-submission and report updates for weekly internal meetings.
• Conduct initial bid appraisals to support bid/no-bid decisions.
• Act as a proactive point of contact for clients throughout the tender journey.
• Update tender spreadsheets and CRM systems regularly.
• Generate weekly tender progress reports for review with the Pre-Construction Manager.
• File and manage documents on the internal server for clear project visibility.
• Build up rates using client specifications and standard estimating formats.
• Present full project details at handover meetings following a successful bid.
• Prepare accurate preliminary costs considering programme, specifications, and operational requirements.
• Produce marked-up drawings and clear take-off lists.
• Produce tender information for estimating timetables and resource planning.
• Prepare general and project-specific qualifications and clarifications.
• Upload all tender information into CRM software and maintain an up-to-date tender register.
• Produce high-quality tender submissions for approval prior to client issue.
• Fully interpret the scope of works and accurately measure client drawings.
• Research and understand competitor activity for each project.
• Submit bids on time, supporting the business’s work-winning process.

Requirements

An established construction business is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its Pre-Construction division. This role is responsible for managing the full tendering and estimating process, delivering accurate, competitive, and commercially viable estimates in line with fluctuating market conditions. The Estimator will play a critical role in supporting work-winning activities and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the tender lifecycle.

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Understanding of construction preliminary cost build-ups.
• Effective communicator with strong influencing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical knowledge in Drylining, SFS, Metframe, or similar.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB).
• Awareness of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Understanding of on-site operational delivery.
• Construction-related qualification (preferably HNC or above).
• A-Level education (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of construction programming methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong data management and software skills.
• Process-driven and structured in approach.

Benefits

£50k - £60k + Package

• Technical product training.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance