Construction Estimator

Apple Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cambridge is seeking a Construction Estimator to join a Tier 1 pre-construction team. You will produce accurate element-by-element cost plans and first-principle estimates for schemes up to 150m, and quantify drawings and BIM to build detailed cost breakdowns.

You'll manage subcontractor packages, support value engineering, and assist during mid-tender reviews. The role requires 3–5 years in estimating for main contractors, strong Excel and estimating software skills, and a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in an Estimating role within a main contractor environment.
• Proficient in Excel and estimating software; able to quantify from drawings and BIM.

Responsibilities

• Take-off drawings, schedules, and BIM to develop cost breakdown structures.
• Prepare element-by-element cost plans and first-principle estimates up to 150m.
• Issue and scope subcontractor packages and support value engineering.
• Assist during mid-tender reviews and client risk meetings.
• Manage tender documentation and pricing databases; support handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Commercial awareness

Excel

Estimating software

Education

HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

Conquest or similar platforms

Job description

• 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).
• Previous Roles: Estimator OR Assistant Estimator OR Intermediate Estimator., HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or comparable qualification.

• Strong numerical aptitude, commercial awareness, and proficient Excel/Estimating software skills.

  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.

• Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 50k - 60k Annual competitive benefits package GBP Full Time

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.

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