Estimator

Pinner Site Services; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Salary

Direct Impact

Career Growth

Benefits

Résumé du poste

Pinner Site Services is seeking an ambitious Estimator to own pre-construction pricing and tender submissions in the UK market. You will build accurate nett cost build-ups from first principles, manage subcontractor enquiries, and drive commercial value for competitive bids.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead pre-tender site visits, client interviews, and internal adjudication reviews, delivering robust handover packs on contract award.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Estimator pricing main-contracting or specialist packages in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction methods and contract forms.
• Proficient in take-off software and MS Excel.
• Qualified in QS or Construction Management (HNC/HND/degree).

Responsabilités

• Review architectural drawings, CAD/BIM models, and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Compile and submit competitive PQQ and ITT tender packages on time.
• Issue enquiry packages to subcontractors and suppliers; analyse and compare quotes.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and manage risk contingencies.
• Carry out pre-tender site visits and liaise with clients post-tender.
• Produce comprehensive commercial handover packs after contracts are awarded.

Connaissances

Estimating, cost management

Tender analysis

UK construction knowledge

Negotiation skills

Formation

HNC/HND/Degree in QS or Construction Management

Outils

Conquest

Causeway

CostX

Bluebeam

Excel

Description du poste

We are a fast-growing, established UK construction contractor.

With a strong pipeline of secured contracts and upcoming tenders heading into 2027, we are looking for an ambitious, detail-driven Estimator to join our permanent PAYE commercial team.

The Role

Reporting directly to the [Commercial Director), you will take ownership of our pre-construction pricing and tender submissions from initial enquiry through to contract handover. You will build accurate, competitive cost estimates from first principles, manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries, and identify smart value-engineering solutions that give us a commercial edge.

What You Will Be Doing

• First-Principles Estimating: Review architectural drawings, CAD/BIM models, and specifications to prepare accurate quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and nett cost build-ups (covering labour, materials, plant, and preliminaries).
• Tender Management: Compile and submit competitive PQQ and ITT tender packages within strict client deadlines.
• Subcontractor & Supply Chain Enquiries: Issue enquiry packages to specialist subcontractors and suppliers, analyse and level returned quotes, and negotiate competitive commercial rates.
• Risk & Value Engineering: Spot commercial, programme, and site-logistics risks early, proposing practical value-engineering alternatives and sensible risk contingencies.
• Site Surveys & Client Liaison: Carry out pre-tender site visits, attend client post-tender interviews, and lead internal tender adjudication reviews.
• Smooth Project Handover: Produce comprehensive commercial handover packs for our site delivery and project management teams once contracts are awarded.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven Experience: Solid track record as a Construction Estimator pricing main-contracting or specialist packages in the UK construction sector.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong grasp of UK construction methodologies, NRM1/NRM2 or SMM7 measurement standards, and JCT/NEC contract forms.
• Software & Tools: Confident using standard estimating and take-off software (such as Conquest, Causeway, CostX, or Bluebeam) alongside advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Commercial Mindset: Sharp numerical accuracy, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to juggle multiple live tenders under pressure.
• Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Commercial Management (or equivalent hands-on industry experience).

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary.
• Direct Impact: Work closely with company directors on high-value projects with genuine autonomy and fast decision-making.
• Career Growth.
• Benefits.