Estimator

Fawkes & Reece London; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £95k salary

Excellent benefits package

Progression opportunities

South Coast reputation

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an Estimator to join its pre-construction team in Bristol. You'll own tenders from concept through to pricing, ensuring accurate bids for education, healthcare and commercial sectors.

You will report to the Pre-Construction Manager, mentor junior staff, collaborate with bid, design, and operations teams, and travel to site as required. Salary up to £95k with excellent benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Held an Estimator/Senior Estimator role within a main contractor.
• Experience with single and two‑stage tender routes.
• Experience with JCT and NEC contract forms.
• Willing to travel to Southampton and reside within commutable distance; right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders from initial conception.
• Pricing from first principles.
• Collaborate with bid, design, commercial and operations teams.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Tendering

Pricing

Mentoring

Collaboration

Contract routing knowledge

Tools

JCT

NEC

Job description

Estimator

We have an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join a renowned regional main contractor based in Bristol. The business operates out of several regional offices across the country. They undertake projects across the education and further education, healthcare, defence and commercial sectors with projects valuing up to £30mil.

As a result of continued growth in the region, they're now looking to bring an additional Estimator into the pre-construction team.

About the role

As Estimator, you will be involved in projects from initial conception, managing the pricing process to ensure projects are tendered accurately. You will be reporting into the Pre-Construction Manager and will be tasked with mentoring of junior members of staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tenders from initial conception
• Pricing from first principles
• Work collaboratively with the bid teams including Bid Managers, Design teams, Commercial and Operational teams
• Mentoring junior members of the team

Key Requirements

• Held an Estimator / Senior Estimator position within a main contractor
• Have experience with both single and two-stage routes
• Have experience with JCT and NEC contract forms
• Live within commutable distance to Southampton and be happy to travel there / to site as required
• MUST have the full right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £95k
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunity for progression within the business
• A business with a strong reputation on the South Coast

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Estimator to join a highly reputable business where you can continue to forge a lasting career. If you think you'd be a suitable applicant for the role, please apply or contact Abbie in our Southampton office.