Commercial Estimator | Tender & Cost Control

Recruitment Helpline; Chatham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline is seeking an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Chatham. This full-time, permanent role involves pre-contract estimating and post-contract commercial management, with responsibility for accurate pricing, take-offs, valuations, and cost control from tender to project completion.

You will carry out detailed take-offs from drawings, prepare competitive tenders, price labour and materials, obtain quotations, review drawings for scope and risks, and

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in construction or related industries.
• Strong cost control and budget management knowledge.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam and MS Office.
• Able to interpret drawings, specs and contractual documents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed take-offs and measurements from drawings.
• Prepare accurate estimates and pricing for tenders and enquiries.
• Price labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and costs.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Review drawings to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain estimating records and cost databases.
• Track costs and flag potential overruns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cost control

Communication skills

Tendering experience

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruitment Helpline is seeking an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Chatham. This full-time, permanent role involves pre-contract estimating and post-contract commercial management, with responsibility for accurate pricing, take-offs, valuations, and cost control from tender to project completion.

You will carry out detailed take-offs from drawings, prepare competitive tenders, price labour and materials, obtain quotations, review drawings for scope and risks, and