Estimator

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company benefits package

Varied portfolio of projects

Long-term career prospects

Professional development

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is recruiting an experienced Estimator to join a growing specialist contractor operating across construction, infrastructure and refurbishment sectors. The role focuses on preparing competitive tenders, quantifying costs and supporting the commercial team to secure new business across the UK.

The successful candidate will review drawings, perform detailed take-offs, obtain quotations, identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities, and manage multiple tenders

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within construction, civil engineering or related sector.
• Strong understanding of methods, materials and labour costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and bills of quantities to establish project requirements.
• Undertake detailed take-offs and measurements for materials, labour, plant and subcontractors.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering during tendering.
• Prepare tender submissions, cost breakdowns and supporting documents.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify pricing.
• Work with commercial, operational and project teams to ensure accurate tenders.
• Maintain estimating records and cost databases.
• Support handovers to delivery team after tender awards.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost control

Excel

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Estimator - Construction / Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are working with an established specialist contractor operating across the construction, infrastructure and refurbishment sectors to recruit an experienced Estimator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Estimator to join a growing business delivering a diverse range of projects across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing competitive tenders, analysing project costs and supporting the commercial team in securing new business.

The role would suit an Estimator with experience in construction, civil engineering, structural refurbishment or specialist contracting who is looking to join a business with a strong project pipeline and opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and bills of quantities to establish project requirements.
• Undertake detailed take-offs and measurements to quantify materials, labour, plant and subcontractor requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions during the tender process.
• Prepare tender submissions, cost breakdowns and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify project requirements and pricing.
• Work closely with commercial, operational and project delivery teams to ensure accurate tender submissions.
• Maintain estimating records, cost databases and historical project information.
• Support handovers to the delivery team following successful tender awards.
• Ensure tenders are submitted within agreed deadlines and meet the required quality standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Estimator or similar commercial role within construction, civil engineering or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, labour costs and subcontractor pricing.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Ability to prepare detailed cost estimates and take-offs.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of project risks and cost control.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and relevant estimating software.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Background in structural refurbishment, concrete repairs, protective coatings, specialist building works or infrastructure maintenance.
• Experience pricing projects within live operational environments.
• Knowledge of tendering procedures and construction contracts.
• Experience working with public and private sector clients.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career prospects within an established specialist contractor.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to contribute to major projects across the UK.