Estimator

blu-3 (UK) Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Estimator to join their dynamic team. This role provides a unique opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues while actively participating in full project deliveries. You'll collaborate with the operations team to secure new projects and ensure seamless communication throughout the tender process. The company values growth and development, offering a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're eager to kickstart your career in estimating, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Tertiary educated in commercial management or relevant practical experience.
• Strong time management skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing competitive tenders and conduct site surveys.
• Maintain communication between Estimating and Operations teams.

Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Tertiary Education in Commercial Management

Experience in Civil/ Built Environments

Job description

About The Role

Are you looking to kickstart your career as an Estimator? Do you want to be part of a growing team where you can learn from highly experienced colleagues and make a significant impact?

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Estimator to join our dynamic and expanding team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from highly experienced colleagues, act as a buddy to an Assistant Estimator, and be involved in delivering full projects, not just individual packages of work. You will collaborate closely with the operations team to secure new projects and support ongoing ones, ensuring seamless communication and teamwork throughout the tender process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing competitive tenders.
• Conduct site surveys to assess potential risks and liaise with clients.
• Maintain transparent communication between Estimating and Operations teams.
• Manage client expectations throughout the tender process.
• Support Quantity Surveyors with pricing additional items, variations, and alternative rates.
• Keep the estimating team informed about incoming and outgoing tenders.
• Act as a buddy to an Assistant Estimator, providing guidance and support.

Qualifications And Experience

• Tertiary educated ideally in commercial management/quantity surveying, or relevant practical experience.
• Some experience in civil and/or built environments is preferred.
• Strong time management skills and flexibility in planning and prioritizing tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Ability to manage complex issues within tight and unpredictable time frames.

Why Join Us?

At blu-3, we are expanding our team to meet current and future demand. This is a unique opportunity for you to learn from highly experienced colleagues. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your growth and development are valued. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and innovation.

We believe in embracing difference and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We know that our diversity creates successful teams and delivers success, meaning all applicants will be treated fairly without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.

About You

About Us

Today, blu-3 is a world-class, fully integrated infrastructure provider delivering expertise to the UK and Europe’s largest construction projects.

Having grown from a small family firm, today we operate across the residential, commercial, public, technology, infrastructure and data centre markets offering a broad range of services including civil engineering, utilities and construction.

The company has secured a reputation for excellence in delivering high quality projects and operates internationally with a proud ethos of working with local suppliers.

We operate a preferred supplier list for our external recruitment agencies. Any CVs that are sent to us outside this list will be treated as unsolicited, and we will not be liable for any fees if we contact the candidate directly.