Estimator

New Recruits Professional Services Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

New Recruits Professional Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Buckingham-based commercial team. The role involves producing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for district heating, cooling, hot water and utility infrastructure projects across the UK.

You will review project specifications, identify cost opportunities and risks, and work with internal departments, suppliers and clients to deliver competitive bids on time.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing complex tender submissions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Assess labour, materials, plant and subcontractor requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Produce take-offs and bills of quantities where required.
• Collaborate with Design, Operations and Commercial teams during bid prep.
• Identify risks, assumptions and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain pricing databases and estimating records.
• Support handover of successful projects to operations.

Skills

Tender submissions

Cost estimation

Read drawings & specs

Excel & MS Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction

QS qualifications advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is one of the UK's longest-established specialists in pre-insulated pipe systems, delivering innovative district heating, cooling, hot water and utility infrastructure solutions across the UK and Ireland. Working on projects ranging from residential developments through to major commercial and public sector schemes, they are recognised for technical expertise, quality delivery and exceptional customer service.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join our commercial team based in Buckingham.

Reporting directly to the Bid Director, you will play a key role in the successful preparation and submission of competitive tenders and proposals across a wide range of infrastructure and building services projects.

The Role

As Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate and commercially sound cost estimates and tender submissions, working closely with internal departments, suppliers, subcontractors and clients.

You will review project specifications and technical documentation, identify cost opportunities and risks, and ensure submissions are completed to a high standard within agreed deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Assess labour, materials, plant and subcontractor requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Produce take-offs and bills of quantities where required.
• Work alongside Design, Operations and Commercial teams during bid preparation.
• Identify project risks, assumptions and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain pricing databases and estimating records.
• Attend internal bid review meetings.
• Support handover of successful projects to operational teams.
• Assist in developing winning commercial proposals and bid strategies.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience within an Estimator role within District Heating, cooling, hot water, chilled water, energy infrastructure.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing complex tender submissions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience in one or more of the following sectors:
  • Utilities
  • Mechanical Services
  • M&E Contracting
  • Pipework Installation
  • HVAC
  • Civils & Infrastructure
  • Energy Networks
  • Construction Engineering
• Qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous but are not essential.

What Success Looks Like

You will be someone who enjoys analysing projects, building commercially robust estimates and contributing directly to winning new work. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and capable of managing multiple bids simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Why Join our Client?

• Established and respected industry specialist.
• Secure and growing business.
• Varied and technically interesting projects.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Low staff turnover
• Team Socials