Estimator

Rise Technical Recruitment; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established main contractor in Denby Dale seeks an Estimator to manage tenders and pricing for commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial, retail, education, or refurbishment sectors and a strong grasp of pricing methods from first principles. This role offers a collaborative culture, ongoing training, and the chance for career progression in a supportive environment. The position is office-based with some travel involved.

Benefits

Car or allowance

Bonus

Pension

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator with commercial, retail, education, or refurbishment projects.
• Strong knowledge of pricing methods from first principles.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tenders from first principles.
• Use Conquest for estimating and pricing.
• Liaise with directors and stakeholders during bids.
• Support tender launches and bids.
• Assist with client site visits.

Skills

Estimating

Client-facing communication

Organisational skills

Pricing from first principles

Conquest software

Tools

Conquest

Job description

Estimator

Commutable from Leeds, Huddersfield, Bradford, Halifax

£60,000 to £75,000 + Car or Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Ongoing Training

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join a well‑established main contractor delivering commercial, retail, education, and refurbishment projects, with a strong pipeline of repeat business and a close‑knit, supportive culture.

Are you an Estimator with experience working on commercial / industrial projects? Do you want to join a contractor with a reputation for quality and a modern, relaxed working environment? Are you looking for a role with progression and long‑term stability?

This mid‑sized contractor has been operating for over 2 decades with a strong turnover and a great pipeline of work in the Commercial, Industrial and Education sectors. Known for its low staff turnover, high‑quality standards, and repeat business, the company offers a collaborative and friendly workplace, as well as opportunities for professional development through training and chartership support.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing tenders from first principles, pricing work using Conquest, liaising with directors and stakeholders, and supporting bid submissions. You will play a key role in ensuring the business continues to secure and deliver profitable projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience as an Estimator within commercial, retail, education, or refurbishment projects. They will have strong knowledge of pricing from first principles, be confident using Conquest, and demonstrate excellent client‑facing and organisational skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Estimator to join a respected contractor offering stability, training, and progression within a friendly and professional team.

The Role

• Preparing and managing tenders from first principles.
• Using Conquest for estimating and pricing comparisons.
• Liaising with directors, stakeholders, and clients throughout the bid process.
• Supporting tender launches, bids, and presentations.
• Assisting with enquiries, subcontractor packages, and client site visits.
• Office‑based, Monday‑Friday, with occasional travel to client sites.

The Person

• Experience as an Estimator.
• Experience within commercial, retail, education, or refurbishment sectors.
• Knowledge of pricing from first principles.
• Proficient with Conquest estimating software.
• Excellent client‑facing and communication skills.