Estimator

TEAM; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health insurance

Pension

Profit share

Holiday allowance

CPD

Job summary

TEAM in Derby is seeking an Estimator to own tenders and budgets, turning specifications, site information and supplier quotations into accurate, competitive submissions that give projects the best possible commercial start. You’ll work closely with contracts, commercial teams, clients and subcontractors, balancing competitiveness with buildability, safety and quality.

With hybrid working available, you’ll manage your workload between the office and home while continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience preparing construction tenders, budgets and detailed cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, specs, contract conditions and site costs.
• Ability to assess subcontractor, material and plant quotations for tender submissions.
• Knowledge of construction health and safety requirements and quality management.
• Experience collaborating with clients, commercial teams, contracts teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, specifications and contract conditions to identify issues.
• Prepare accurate estimates, budgets and tender submissions aligned with project requirements.
• Visit sites to assess access, utilities and local conditions affecting costs.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor quotations, material prices and plant rates.
• Develop activity rates, site overheads and resourced programmes with safety/quality allowances.
• Support project handovers and maintain records; guide junior team members.

Skills

Tendering

Budgeting

Subcontractor quotes

Site visits

Cost planning

Job description

Getting the numbers right before work reaches site can make the difference between a strong project and a costly one. As an Estimator, you'll take ownership of tenders and budgets, turning specifications, site information and supplier quotations into accurate, competitive submissions that give projects the best possible commercial start.

You'll work closely with contracts, commercial teams, clients and subcontractors, balancing competitiveness with buildability, safety and quality. With hybrid working available, you'll also have the flexibility to manage your workload between the office and home.

What's in it for you

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary.
• Hybrid working, giving you greater flexibility across your working week.
• Company car plus business mileage reimbursed at HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates.
• Discretionary profit share scheme paid twice a year, pension with 5% employer contribution and private health insurance.
• 34 days' annual holiday allowance, less bank/public holidays and required Christmas and Easter closure days.
• Continued professional development, training and seminars, plus reimbursement of relevant professional membership fees.

Your responsibilities as Estimator

• Review tender enquiries, specifications and contract conditions, identifying issues that need to be addressed before submission.
• Prepare accurate estimates, budgets and tender submissions in line with project requirements and internal procedures.
• Visit sites to assess access, utilities, local conditions and other factors that could influence construction costs.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor quotations, material prices and plant rates, incorporating these into competitive cost plans.
• Develop activity rates, site overhead assessments and resourced programmes while ensuring appropriate allowances for safety and quality.
• Support successful project handovers, maintain accurate records and provide guidance to junior team members where required.

What we're looking for in an Estimator

• Experience preparing construction tenders, budgets and detailed cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, specifications, contract conditions and site-related cost considerations.
• Ability to assess subcontractor, material and plant quotations and incorporate them accurately into tender submissions.
• Knowledge of construction health and safety requirements and quality management processes.
• Experience working collaboratively with clients, commercial teams, contracts teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Working hours: 8:45am to 5:15pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Flexibility is available to start and finish earlier where agreed in advance.