Construction Estimator

Apple Technical Recruitment (Uk); Cambourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Enhanced employer pension

Performance bonus

Job summary

A Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Construction Estimator to join their pre-construction team in the Cambridge region. You will work within a structured bid team on high-profile regional projects, delivering cost plans and first-principle estimates up to £150m.

You will quantify drawings and BIM models, scope subcontractor packages, assist during mid-tender reviews, and help manage tender documentation and databases.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or comparable qualification.
• Strong numerical aptitude and commercial awareness.
• Proficient Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver element-by-element cost plans and first-principle estimates on major schemes up to £150m.
• Quantify and take off drawings, schedules and BIM models to construct cost breakdowns.
• Issue, analyse and scope subcontractor packages to ensure coverage and pricing.
• Assist Senior Estimators during mid-tender reviews and risk meetings.
• Manage tender documentation and pricing databases.
• Support handover to commercial and project delivery teams.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Commercial awareness

Excel

Estimating software

Education

HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Conquest

Job description

Salary: c£50,000-£60,000 basic plus excellent benefits package including (car allowance, enhanced employer pension contribution over 5%, private healthcare, performance bonus)

Company & Project:

A leading Tier 1 main contractor with a track record in the Cambridge region is seeking a Construction Estimator to join their established pre-construction team.

Working within a structured, multi-disciplinary bid team on high-profile regional projects, the business has secured key framework positions and a robust pipeline across Commercial, Life Sciences, Higher Education, Healthcare, and Mixed-Use sectors.

This role will support the pricing and cost planning of major capital schemes ranging in value from £30m to £150m+, working alongside an experienced Senior Estimator who would be an excellent mentor.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work as an integral part of the Tier 1 pre-construction team, delivering accurate element-by-element cost plans and first-principle estimates on major schemes up to £150m.
• Quantify and take off drawings, schedules, and digital models (BIM) to construct comprehensive cost breakdown structures.
• Issue, analyse, and scope subcontractor and specialist supplier packages to ensure compliance, full scope coverage, and competitive pricing.
• Assist Senior Estimators during mid-tender reviews, client risk meetings, and value engineering exercises.
• Manage tender documentation, maintain pricing databases, and support handover meetings to the commercial and project delivery teams.
• 3-5 years of experience in an Estimating role within a main contractor environment.
• Exposure to pricing or measuring packages on construction projects.
• Familiarity with industry-standard estimating software (Conquest or similar platforms).
• Understanding of modern procurement routes (Two-Stage, D&B, JCT/NEC forms of contract).

Qualifications & Skills:

• HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or comparable qualification.
• Strong numerical aptitude, commercial awareness, and proficient Excel / Estimating software skills.