Construction Estimator: Tender Pricing & Takeoffs

Building Careers UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is recruiting an Estimator for a construction contractor based in Bolton. The role focuses on producing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for a range of building projects.

You will review drawings and tender docs, perform take-offs and develop robust pricing with suppliers and subcontractors. Intermediate or experienced estimators are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating, ideally with a contractor background.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong measurement, take-off and cost calculation skills.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of construction costs.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise multiple tenders.
• Proficiency with Excel and relevant estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish project scope and requirements.
• Complete accurate take-offs, measurements and quantity calculations.
• Build up rates covering materials, labour, plant, subcontractor packages and costs.
• Obtain, review and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to clarify pricing and technical information.
• Identify commercial risks, exclusions, scope gaps and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with tender documentation and pricing schedules.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and submitted on time.
• Maintain pricing records and information.
• Support project handovers with commercial and operational colleagues.
• Contribute to improving estimating processes and tender performance.

Skills

Measurement & take-offs

Cost estimation

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Candy estimating

Communication & negotiation

Deadline management

General IT skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Candy estimating software

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is recruiting an Estimator for a construction contractor based in Bolton. The role focuses on producing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for a range of building projects.

You will review drawings and tender docs, perform take-offs and develop robust pricing with suppliers and subcontractors. Intermediate or experienced estimators are welcome to apply.