Drylining Estimator: Tender & Cost Specialist

Caval Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Limited in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing drylining subcontracting team. You will review drawings, prepare estimates and quotations, take-offs, and submit competitive tenders.

The role requires strong knowledge of labour, materials and subcontractor costs, plus confidence with Excel and estimating software. You will liaise with clients and suppliers and manage multiple tenders to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within drylining, ceilings, partitions or wider construction.
• Strong ability to read drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of labour, material and subcontractor costs.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Completing detailed material and labour take-offs
• Preparing accurate cost estimates and quotations
• Obtaining and comparing supplier/subcontractor quotations
• Identifying project risks, exclusions and opportunities
• Liaising with clients, main contractors, suppliers and internal teams
• Managing multiple tenders and meeting submission deadlines
• Supporting the commercial team with handovers and project information

Skills

Tendering experience

Excel

Estimating software

Communication skills

Negotiation

Independent worker

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Caval Limited in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing drylining subcontracting team. You will review drawings, prepare estimates and quotations, take-offs, and submit competitive tenders.

The role requires strong knowledge of labour, materials and subcontractor costs, plus confidence with Excel and estimating software. You will liaise with clients and suppliers and manage multiple tenders to deadlines.