Estimator

Streamline Search Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary

Career development

Varied projects

Supportive environment

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. is seeking an experienced Estimator in Derby to join a growing business. You will interpret drawings and specifications and prepare accurate, competitive quotations from initial enquiry through to submission.

You will work with customers, suppliers and internal teams to cost materials, labour and subcontractors, identify risks, and support tender negotiations and handovers. This is a permanent, full-time role offering a supportive environment and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing or related field.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience producing detailed estimates and quotations.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries, drawings and project requirements to prepare estimates.
• Carry out material, labour and subcontractor costings.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations and complete take-offs.
• Ensure estimates are accurate and submitted within deadlines.
• Support tender negotiations and handovers to delivery teams.

Skills

Estimating

Drawings interpretation

Quotations preparation

Costing

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Estimator to join an established and growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong estimating background who is confident interpreting drawings, specifications and client requirements and producing accurate, competitive quotations.

Working closely with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams, you will be responsible for preparing estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, ensuring costs are accurate and projects are commercially viable.

Work Hours- 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Estimator to join an established and growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong estimating background who is confident interpreting drawings, specifications and client requirements and producing accurate, competitive quotations.

Working closely with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams, you will be responsible for preparing estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, ensuring costs are accurate and projects are commercially viable.

Work Hours- 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday

Location- Derby

Key Responsibilities

• Review enquiries, drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates and quotations.
• Carry out material, labour and subcontractor costings.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Complete take-offs and identify project requirements.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments to clarify requirements.
• Identify potential risks, exclusions and opportunities within tenders.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Maintain estimating records and update costs where required.
• Support the commercial team with tender negotiations and project handovers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as an Estimator within construction, engineering, manufacturing or a related environment.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience producing detailed estimates and quotations.
• Good understanding of materials, labour and subcontractor costs.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position within an established and growing business.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to develop within the commercial/estimating function.
• Varied and technically interesting projects.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced commercial and operational teams.