Construction Estimator in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking an Estimator (or Assistant Estimator ready to progress) for a Manchester-based role with a leading main contractor. You will manage tender submissions, cost plans, and bills of quantities, collaborating with planning, design and management teams while keeping up to date with market rates.

The position requires strong Excel skills, experience with Conquest and On-Screen Take Off, and a proactive, organized approach. Full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing tenders, cost plans, budgets and bids.
• Proficient in Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Work across sectors and adapt estimating strategies.
• Prepare tenders, cost plans, budgets and negotiated bids.
• Manage tender documentation, addendums and instructions.
• Produce detailed bills of quantities.
• Issue tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyse tender returns for compliance and terms.
• Support supply chain selection and subcontractor assessments.
• Quantification checks and cost verification with teams.
• Collaborate with design and planning teams during bids.
• Keep aware of market conditions, build rates and data.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Estimating software

Conquest

Conquest On-Screen Take Off

Onsight

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Conquest

Conquest On-Screen Take Off

Onsight

Job description

Job DescriptionEstimator - Manchester

An opportunity has arisen to join a leading Main,- contractor based at their offices in Manchester. We are looking for an Estimator (or an experienced Assistant Estimator seeking progression) to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking Pre-Construction Department The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and preparing tender submissions and bids in accordance with company processes and procedures, reporting directly to the Lead Estimator. Projects include: Offices, hotels, leisure facilities and student accommodation New build residential development Heritage and restoration projects Schools and hotels Values uptp £20m

Key Responsibilities

• Work across a wide range of sectors and project types, adapting estimating strategies accordingly
• Prepare tenders, cost plans, budgets, and negotiated bids
• Manage incoming tender documentation, addendums, and instructions
• Produce detailed bills of quantities
• Issue tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers
• Analyse and evaluate tender returns for compliance, scope, accuracy, preliminaries, and commercial terms
• Support supply chain selection and subcontractor assessments
• Undertake quantification checks and cost verification exercises
• Collaborate with operational, planning, management, and design teams during bid preparation
• Maintain awareness of market conditions, build rates, and cost benchmarking data
• Keep up to date with current construction methods and materials
• Provide feedback and cost intelligence to the Quantity Surveying team

Key Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience using estimating software such as Conquest, Conquest On-Screen Take Off, and Onsight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Self-motivated and highly organised
• Team-oriented mindset
• Full UK driving licence

David@ PPM Recruitment on (phone number removed)