Construction Estimator

TSR Recruitment Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company car or car allowance

Excellent pension contribution

Progression and development

Job summary

TSR Recruitment Ltd in Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join a leading Lincoln-based main contractor. You will handle tender documentation, prepare take-offs from drawings, and analyse quotations from subcontractors to support project bids.

The role covers healthcare, leisure and education sectors across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands, with a basic salary of £60,000 - £70,000, a company car or car allowance, and a strong pension.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience with a main contractor.
• Conquest experience (desirable).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organised and professional.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, reviewing and organising tender documentation.
• Producing take-offs and quotations from drawings and specifications.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Preparing accurate preliminaries, considering programme, specification and operational requirements.
• Maintaining the estimating pipeline, pricing records and cost databases with current labour, material and subcontractor rates.
• Managing client expectations, chairing meetings and reporting on progress.

Skills

Estimating experience

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Organised

Detail oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Estimator / Senior Estimator Construction

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (basic)

Contract: Permanent

Car or allowance: Included

Employer Overview

A leading Lincoln-based tier 2 main contractor is looking to add an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to its team. Planned growth, internal changes and an increase in tender opportunities, including from major frameworks, have created the need for this role. The contractor operates across South Yorkshire, the East Midlands and Lincolnshire from its Lincoln office. It delivers new build and refurbishment schemes up to £20m across healthcare, leisure, education and other sectors.

The Role

• Receiving, reviewing and organising tender documentation
• Producing take-offs and quotations from drawings and specifications
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
• Preparing accurate preliminaries, considering programme, specification and operational requirements
• Maintaining the estimating pipeline, pricing records and cost databases with current labour, material and subcontractor rates
• Managing client expectations, chairing meetings and reporting on progress

The Person

• Estimating experience with a main contractor
• Conquest experience (desirable)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Organised and professional

Package

• Basic salary: £60,000 - £70,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Bonus
• Excellent pension contribution
• Progression and development