Estimator

Talk Recruitment; Belper CP; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tier 1 building contractor in the UK is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator. This hybrid role requires experience in tendering and a strong technical background in construction. The contractor offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance and pension. Ideal candidates will have established supply chain relationships and a relevant industry qualification, bringing strong leadership and coordination skills to the team.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Previous work as an Estimator or Senior Estimator.
• Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of established supply chain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead tendering for building projects.
• Liaise with clients and team members.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering.

Skills

Tendering for building projects

Awareness of current market prices

Technical knowledge of construction processes

Leadership and coordination skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant Industry qualification

Job description

Estimator or Senior Estimator – Leading Tier 1 Building Main Contractor

Sector: Building / Construction

Hybrid Working – 2 / 3 Days office and rest remote / home working.

Company:

One of the UK’s largest and most successful privately owned building main contractors, circa £1 billion turnover, working across a range of sectors including Education, Commercial, Leisure, MOJ and Multi Storey Residential.

Exciting opportunity to join a close knit and growing team.

Very stable employer, with low staff turnover, ideal for long term job security and career progression.

Requirements:

• Previous work as an Estimator or Senior Estimator.
• Experience of tendering for building projects.
• Be aware of current market prices for construction work.
• Have a sound technical knowledge of the construction process.
• Work closely with internal and external clients.
• Able to lead and liaise with other members of the team both internally and externally.
• Commercially aware of the contractual implications of common forms of contract.
• Demonstrate ability to work to tight deadlines and deal with multiple projects and short tendering periods.
• Demonstrate logical and effective bid co‑ordination and leadership skills.
• Ability to build up costs for traditional trades (groundwork, brickwork, joinery, etc.).
• Demonstrate full commercial awareness of supply chain prime cost build ups and be able to constructively challenge specific quotations.
• Proven track record of established supply chain relationships and with operational teams.
• Ability to identify opportunities for value engineering and achieve best value prime cost.
• Relevant Industry qualification.
• Main Contractor employment history is essential.

Remuneration:

• Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience)
• Car Allowance
• Pension

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.