Estimator

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career progression

Growth opportunity

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is actively seeking an Estimator based in Gloucester to price projects accurately and support the sales process from tender through to order. This role is ideal for someone with a construction or trade background moving into estimating and sales, with the company aiming to grow revenue significantly by 2027.

The role involves reviewing tender information, clarifying client requirements, preparing budgets, and maintaining CRM records while coordinating with the

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating or sales desirable.
• Background in electrical or smoke ventilation industries preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Experience with tendering and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming tender information, ensuring all requirements are fully understood.
• Liaise directly with clients to clarify project scope, specifications and requirements.
• Prepare accurate budgets and quotations in line with client needs and company margins.
• Work closely with the sales team to support the wider bid and sales process.
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Keep the CRM system fully up to date with tender status, client communications and quotation details.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage a busy workload

Collaborative approach

Proactive organization

Tools

CRM systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Estimator

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £30k - £35k + Massive career progression

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Estimator on behalf of one of our clients. This a key role within the business, responsible for accurately pricing projects, supporting the sales process and ensuring a smooth handover from tender through to order. Ideal role for someone with a construction/trade background looking to get into estimating/sales. Company oncourse to grow to over £10million revenue by 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming tender information, ensuring all requirements are fully understood.
• Liaise directly with clients to clarify project scope, specifications and requirements.
• Prepare accurate budgets and quotations in line with client needs and company margins.
• Work closely with the sales team to support the wider bid and sales process.
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Keep the CRM system fully up to date with tender status, client communications and quotation details.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous construction experience looking to get into estimating/sales
• Previous experience in an estimating role desirable, ideally within electrical or smoke ventilation industries.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and confidence liaising with clients.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of CRM systems and general IT proficiency (Excel, Word, etc.).
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach to work.

Benefits

• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to join a growing business within the smoke ventilation industry.
• Supportive team environment with scope for professional development