Estimator

EA Associates; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EA Associates are seeking an Estimator to join their commercial team in Huntingdon. You will prepare tenders, cost estimates, and take-offs, ensuring competitive pricing and commercial viability.

You will review drawings and specifications, obtain supplier quotes, identify risks, attend site visits, and handover successful tenders to delivery teams. The role suits candidates with construction estimating experience and strong numerical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating in the construction industry.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident in communicating with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
• Proficient in Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive and accurate tenders for a range of projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Undertake material take-offs and prepare bills of quantities.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Identify risks and opportunities during tender process.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings when required.
• Support handover of successful tenders to delivery team.

Skills

Estimating experience

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpret drawings & specs

Tender management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

EA Associates are working with an established specialist subcontractor based in Huntingdon who are looking to appoint an Estimator to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable contractor offering long-term stability and the opportunity to develop within a growing business.

The Role

• Working closely with the Commercial and Operational teams, you will be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate tenders for a range of projects, ensuring opportunities are priced effectively and commercially viable.
• Preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Undertaking material take-offs and preparing bills of quantities.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Identifying potential risks and opportunities during the tender process.
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required.
• Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the delivery team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous estimating experience within the construction industry.
• Applications are welcomed from candidates with a variety of construction backgrounds, including Main Contracting, Specialist Subcontracting and other relevant sectors.
• Good understanding of construction methods, materials and pricing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an Estimator looking to join an established specialist contractor where they can take ownership of tenders and play an important role in securing new projects.

The company are open to candidates from a variety of construction backgrounds and are more interested in finding somebody with strong estimating skills, a good commercial understanding and the right attitude than experience within one particular specialist trade.