Estimator

PACE Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Harlow is seeking an ambitious Estimator to join its expanding team. This role offers a structured career path with opportunities for advancement, along with a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £55,000, plus bonuses and benefits. Ideal candidates will be motivated to take on greater responsibilities and contribute to multi-sector projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonus

Company phone and laptop

Generous holiday package

Office with private gym

Regular socials and client networking access

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing cost plans and managing budgets.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost plans, budgets, and tender submissions.
• Review drawings and specifications to assess costs and risks.
• Source, negotiate, and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure cost efficiency and value engineering.
• Contribute to winning bids and long-term client relationships.

Skills

Cost planning

Budget management

Negotiation

Value engineering

Job description

Overview

Estimator

SME Design & Build Main Contractor

Harlow

Salary: £35,000-£55,000 + bonus, perks & progression

A multi award-winning design & build contractor is looking for an ambitious Estimator to join its expanding team. Delivering projects across commercial, government, education, healthcare, industrial, and high-end residential sectors, the business continues to grow steadily with a strong pipeline of work.

This role is designed for an estimator who wants more than just day-to-day costing, someone who is motivated to progress, take on greater responsibility, and ultimately move toward leading a department as the company scales.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost plans, budgets, and tender submissions
• Review drawings and specifications to assess costs and risks
• Source, negotiate, and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Work closely with project teams to ensure cost efficiency and value engineering
• Contribute to winning bids and long-term client relationships

Progression & Benefits

• Structured career path with opportunity to grow into senior/management roles
• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Company phone, laptop, and travel expenses beyond commute
• Generous holiday package including birthday off and Christmas closure
• Modern barn-converted office with private gym
• Regular socials and access to Premier League hospitality for client networking