Construction Estimator

TipTopJob; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting an Estimator to join our Hereford office. You will prepare robust time and cost estimates for new work enquiries across schools, universities, healthcare, warehouses and bespoke builds.

You will balance multiple enquiries, maintain records, and work with commercial and operations teams to develop proposals, with focus on risk mitigation and cost efficiency. The role requires previous estimator or tender delivery experience, pricing for long-term service contracts, strong

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Estimator / Tender delivery position.
• Experience of pricing for long term service contracts.
• Excellent customer service / stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and an appreciation for cost efficiency.
• IT Literate (Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages).
• Knowledge of JCT / NEC contract submissions.
• Strong project management skills.
• Team player able to work effectively with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operational and Commercial colleagues to help develop proposals
• Keep detailed records of all enquiry documentation, including site assessments and contract terms
• Balance multiple enquiries at once, ensuring deadlines are met
• Keep systems used to manage and report pipeline progress up to date
• Work within a well-established framework when analysing enquiries, identifying any potential risks and devising mitigation strategies
• Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude, extending to building relationships with existing and new clients

Skills

Estimator experience

Tender delivery

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Based from their office office in Hereford and reporting to the Commercial Director, the Estimator will prepare robust time and cost estimates for new work enquiries working for a medium size main :contractor.

Enquiries will include a of range high value, long term contracts/framework agreements and a series of one:off projects with individual contract values from GBP100k : GBP5m

Projects range from schools, universities, bespoke builds, healthcare and warehouses. Duties will include:

• Work with Operational and Commercial colleagues to help develop proposals
• Keep detailed records of all enquiry documentation, including site assessments and contract terms
• Balance multiple enquiries at once, ensuring deadlines are met
• Keep systems used to manage and report pipeline progress up to date
• Work within a well:established framework when analysing enquiries, identifying any potential risks and devising mitigation strategies
• Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales:minded attitude, extending to building relationships with existing and new clients

What You Will Bring

• Previous experience within an Estimator / Tender delivery position
• Experience of pricing for long term service contracts
• Excellent customer service / stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial acumen and an appreciation for cost efficiency
• IT Literate (Good working knowledge of microsoft packages)
• Knowledge of JCT / NEC contract submissions
• Strong project management skills
• Team player able to work effectively with multiple departments