Construction Estimator: Tendering & Costing Expert

Streamline Search Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary

Career development

Varied projects

Supportive environment

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. is seeking an experienced Estimator in Derby to join a growing business. You will interpret drawings and specifications and prepare accurate, competitive quotations from initial enquiry through to submission.

You will work with customers, suppliers and internal teams to cost materials, labour and subcontractors, identify risks, and support tender negotiations and handovers. This is a permanent, full-time role offering a supportive environment and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing or related field.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience producing detailed estimates and quotations.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries, drawings and project requirements to prepare estimates.
• Carry out material, labour and subcontractor costings.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations and complete take-offs.
• Ensure estimates are accurate and submitted within deadlines.
• Support tender negotiations and handovers to delivery teams.

Skills

Estimating

Drawings interpretation

Quotations preparation

Costing

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Streamline Search Ltd. is seeking an experienced Estimator in Derby to join a growing business. You will interpret drawings and specifications and prepare accurate, competitive quotations from initial enquiry through to submission.

You will work with customers, suppliers and internal teams to cost materials, labour and subcontractors, identify risks, and support tender negotiations and handovers. This is a permanent, full-time role offering a supportive environment and opportunities to develop