Construction Estimator - Tender & Costing Expert

Caddick Civil Engineering; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday day off

Annual leave purchase scheme

Discount on shopping

Job summary

Caddick Civil Engineering, part of the Caddick Construction Group, is seeking an Estimator to join our team in Wakefield. You willReview tender documentation, produce detailed cost estimates, and coordinate with subcontractors to secure quotations.

You will work with the project and commercial teams to align delivery strategies and ensure accurate tender submissions. Ideal candidates will have proven estimating experience in construction, strong cost planning knowledge, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating within the construction industry.
• Experience with cost planning and two-stage tenders.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and commercial principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software such as Conquest and Bluebeam/CostX.
• Knowledge of current contracts and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, assess risks and opportunities, and contribute to bid strategies.
• Complete accurate take-offs and prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and conduct cost comparisons.
• Work closely with the construction and commercial teams to ensure alignment on project delivery and methodology.
• Produce tender handover packs for successful bids and support the project team through preconstruction.
• Use software such as Conquest, Bluebeam/CostX, and Excel to manage estimating tasks and reporting.

Skills

Estimating experience

Numerate

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Two-stage tenders

Cost planning

Contracts knowledge

Education

Construction-related qualification (optional)

Tools

Conquest

Bluebeam/CostX

Excel

Job description

Caddick Civil Engineering, part of the Caddick Construction Group, is seeking an Estimator to join our team in Wakefield. You willReview tender documentation, produce detailed cost estimates, and coordinate with subcontractors to secure quotations.

You will work with the project and commercial teams to align delivery strategies and ensure accurate tender submissions. Ideal candidates will have proven estimating experience in construction, strong cost planning knowledge, and proficiency with