Estimator

Bimplus; Hounslow; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Career development

Job summary

Concept is recruiting an Estimator to manage tenders from £50k to £10m for refurbishment and building fabric works, including taking-offs, BoQs and cost plans.

You will coordinate with clients and supply chain across the South West, handling multiple live tenders and ensuring accurate, competitive pricing for successful handovers.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting drawings, specs and schedules.
• Strong take-off and measurement skills.
• Experience managing multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Proficient in estimating software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation and assess project scope.
• Prepare accurate estimates and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Attend site surveys and pre-tender meetings.
• Produce cost plans and pricing clarifications.
• Manage multiple live tenders and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Interpret drawings

Take-offs

Tender management

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Microsoft Project

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Concept is one of the UK's leading property service specialists, delivering expert property maintenance, refurbishment and compliance services across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003, we operate nationwide, supporting clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions across a wide range of essential property services.

We are recruiting for an Estimator to join our South West team, supporting new build, refurbishment and building fabric projects across a range of public sector and commercial environments.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for managing new build, refurbishment and building fabric tenders valued between £50k and £10m, from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover to the delivery team.

Our work is predominantly refurbishment and internal building fabric projects across multiple sectors, requiring someone who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing several live tenders simultaneously.

You will play a key role in ensuring tenders are accurately priced, commercially competitive and delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation and assess project scope.
• Ensure all information is available to prepare accurate estimates.
• Attend site surveys and pre-tender meetings.
• Carry out detailed take-offs for refurbishment and building fabric works.
• Produce Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate subcontractor returns for compliance and value.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities within tenders.
• Prepare pricing clarifications and exclusions.
• Produce detailed cost plans for management approval.
• Manage multiple live tenders simultaneously.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and design teams throughout the tender process.
• Support the successful handover of secured projects to the operational delivery team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as an Estimator within new build, refurbishment or building fabric works.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Excellent knowledge of measurement and take-off processes.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent tenders.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project (desirable).

What's on Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Private medical insurance.
• Opportunities for career development within a growing business.

If you're an experienced Estimator looking to join a well-established organisation delivering high-quality refurbishment and building fabric projects across the South West, we'd love to hear from you.