Estimator

rise technical recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an Estimator in the United Kingdom, offering a salary range of £55,000-£65,000 DOE. The role involves working on unique, high-end construction projects in a hybrid setup. The ideal candidate will have strong estimating skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to read technical drawings. This position offers progression towards management while allowing for technical involvement.

Benefits

Unique projects

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating for high-end construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Proven estimating skills.

Responsibilities

• Get involved from the design process and provide cost-saving advice.
• Prepare project pricing and tenders.
• Manage variations and pricing updates throughout the project.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate project costing.
• Contribute to the commercial performance and profitability of projects.

Skills

Estimating for high-end projects

Reading and interpreting technical drawings

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Team-oriented

Job description

Estimator

55,000- 65,000 DOE + Unique Projects + Benefits Package

Didcot - Hybrid (2-3 Days Home / Office, rarely on site)

A rare opportunity for an ambitious Estimator to join a growing contractor specialising in high‑end equestrian and bespoke commercial builds. This role offers autonomy, involvement from the design stage, and the chance to work on unique, high‑value projects for high‑net‑worth clients.

Are you an Estimator experienced in high‑end construction projects? Do you enjoy being involved from design through to pricing, and want a role where your input on cost‑saving and project decisions is valued? Are you looking for a position that offers progression towards management while remaining technical?

The business delivers rare, bespoke equestrian builds alongside selective residential extensions, working on projects ranging from £250k to £4.5‑5m. With a design and build approach, they provide planning, pricing and build services, supported by a skilled team and a strong growth trajectory.

In this role, you'll work closely with the design process, provide cost‑saving advice, price projects, prepare tenders, and manage any variations. You'll liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate pricing while contributing to project delivery and commercial performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in groundworks, commercial or high‑end residential construction. You will have experience reading and interpreting drawings, and proven estimating skills. You'll be confident, presentable and able to communicate clearly in meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

The role

• Get involved from the design process and provide cost‑saving advice
• Prepare project pricing and tenders
• Manage variations and pricing updates throughout the project
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate project costing
• Contribute to the commercial performance and profitability of projects

The person

• Strong experience in estimating for high‑end projects
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Confident, presentable, and excellent communication skills
• Proactive, organised and commercially aware
• Flexible, team‑oriented and ambitious

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.