Construction Estimator - Hybrid, Growth & Perks

Kingdom People; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Hybrid working

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Health and wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Career development

Job summary

Kingdom People is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator in Bolton to join a growing business. You will take ownership of enquiries from initial review through estimating, quotation and handover, working closely with Sales, Design, Operations, Logistics, suppliers and customers.

You will interpret 2D/3D CAD drawings, extract quantities and costs, and prepare detailed, competitive quotations. The role requires strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills, with hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills are required.
• Experience reading construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience estimating within construction or technical environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and triage enquiries, drawings, specifications and project information.
• Interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings and extract quantities, materials and measurements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive quotations.
• Calculate labour, materials and associated project costs.
• Obtain and assess supplier quotations and support procurement.
• Identify discrepancies, risks, omissions and missing information.
• Raise queries and challenge assumptions using commercial judgement.
• Monitor project profitability and carry out Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).
• Support contract reviews and ensure accurate project handovers.
• Maintain estimating records and contribute to improving processes and systems.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Tools

CAD

Job description

Kingdom People is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator in Bolton to join a growing business. You will take ownership of enquiries from initial review through estimating, quotation and handover, working closely with Sales, Design, Operations, Logistics, suppliers and customers.

You will interpret 2D/3D CAD drawings, extract quantities and costs, and prepare detailed, competitive quotations. The role requires strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills, with hybrid working options