Building Estimator: Lead Tendering for Diverse Projects

Streamline Search; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search in Derby is seeking a Building Estimator to lead tendering from initial drawings to final bids, ensuring accurate and competitive cost estimates across a range of construction projects.

You will collaborate with the commercial and pre-construction teams, coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers, and help deliver projects on time and within budget. This is a full-time on-site role in the East Midlands with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Building Estimator or Construction Estimator.
• Experience with main contractor or general building contractor.
• Understanding of building methods, materials and sequencing.
• Able to interpret drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Experience producing detailed estimates and tenders.
• Knowledge of subcontractor procurement and supplier negotiations.
• Strong numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for building and construction projects.
• Review tender docs, drawings and specs to establish scope.
• Carry out accurate measurements and quantity take-offs.
• Break down project costs including labour, materials, plant, preliminaries and subcontractor packages.
• Send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers and compare quotes.
• Negotiate rates to improve tender costs without sacrificing quality.
• Identify gaps, risks or discrepancies in tender documents.
• Prepare tender submissions and pricing schedules.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and supply chain through tender.
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers for handover.

Skills

Tender estimation

Cost estimation

Excel

Budgeting

Quantity take-offs

Subcontractor negotiations

Tender submissions

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Streamline Search in Derby is seeking a Building Estimator to lead tendering from initial drawings to final bids, ensuring accurate and competitive cost estimates across a range of construction projects.

You will collaborate with the commercial and pre-construction teams, coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers, and help deliver projects on time and within budget. This is a full-time on-site role in the East Midlands with growth opportunities.