Estimator

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leading Regional Contractor in Coventry is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its team on a senior level. The role focuses on pre-construction and tendering, preparing accurate cost estimates and working with internal teams.

The position offers hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home), a salary of £75,000 - £85,000 plus car or allowance, pension, healthcare, and a supportive environment with strong staff retention.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Estimating role within the construction industry.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience of preparing and managing competitive tenders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Obtaining, analysing and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Working collaboratively with the wider pre-construction, commercial and operational teams.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of competitive tenders.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring estimates are commercially sound and delivered within agreed timescales.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction drawings interpretation

Tender preparation

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive approach

Job description

Estimator - Coventry

Company: Leading Regional Contractor

Location: Coventry (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + car or allowance, pension, healthcare, 26 days#

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established and highly respected construction business looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join its team in Coventry.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with an outstanding reputation, exceptionally high staff retention and a strong team culture built on collaboration, mutual respect and long-term employee loyalty.

The business places real value on its people, with teams working closely together and a collaborative approach that runs throughout the organisation. It's an environment where individuals are trusted, supported and encouraged to contribute to the wider success of the business.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction and tendering process, working closely with colleagues across the business to produce accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Obtaining, analysing and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Working collaboratively with the wider pre-construction, commercial and operational teams.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of competitive tenders.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring estimates are commercially sound and delivered within agreed timescales.

About You

We are looking to speak with an experienced Estimator who has a strong understanding of the construction industry and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in an Estimating role within the construction industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience of preparing and managing competitive tenders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Circa £85,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Company car allowance.
• Pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the Coventry office and 2 days from home.
• The opportunity to join a financially established and highly regarded business.
• Exceptional staff retention and a collaborative working environment.
• A supportive team with a strong emphasis on working together and achieving shared goals.

Why Join?

It's not often that an opportunity comes along offering both an attractive remuneration package and the chance to join a business where people genuinely build long-term careers.

With exceptionally high staff retention, a strong team culture built on collaboration and mutual respect, and a business that values the contribution of its employees, this is an opportunity to become part of an established team where you can make a real difference