Estimator

Humres; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Pension and healthcare

Training and mentoring from bid team

Job summary

Humres is seeking an Estimator to join our established team delivering major façade, roofing and building envelope projects across the UK. The role offers exposure to high-value bids and preconstruction activities.

You will review drawings, prepare cost build-ups, obtain subcontractor quotes and support with tender submissions, with training available for estimating software.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating, quantity surveying or relevant construction experience.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Good numerical, analytical and commercial awareness.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• An interest in developing within estimating and preconstruction.
• Façade, roofing or building envelope experience advantageous but not essential.
• Estimating software experience beneficial, with training available.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and technical information.
• Complete quantity take-offs and detailed cost build-ups.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions and Bills of Quantities.
• Identify tender risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
• Assist with RFIs, programmes, method statements and tender documentation.
• Attend tender and clarification meetings.
• Support project handovers following successful tenders.

Skills

Estimating experience

Read drawings & specs

Numerical & commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join an established specialist contractor delivering major façade, roofing and building envelope packages across high-profile construction and infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

Projects include major stadiums, commercial developments, transport infrastructure, airports and other large-scale landmark schemes.

The Role

Working within the Sales and Estimating team, you’ll be involved throughout the tender and preconstruction process, working closely with Design, Operations, Commercial, Planning and the supply chain.

This could suit an Estimator, Assistant Estimator or Quantity Surveyor with construction experience who is looking to develop further within estimating and preconstruction. Previous façade, roofing or building envelope experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and technical information.
• Complete quantity take-offs and detailed cost build-ups.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions and Bills of Quantities.
• Identify tender risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
• Assist with RFIs, programmes, method statements and tender documentation.
• Attend tender and clarification meetings.
• Support project handovers following successful tenders.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous estimating, quantity surveying or relevant construction experience.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Good numerical, analytical and commercial awareness.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• An interest in developing within estimating and preconstruction.
• Façade, roofing or building envelope experience advantageous but not essential.
• Estimating software experience beneficial, with training available.

What’s On Offer

• Bonus scheme.
• Car allowance.
• Pension and healthcare.
• Additional company benefits.
• Exposure to major UK construction and infrastructure projects.
• Training and mentoring from an experienced estimating and bid team.
• Clear progression within Estimating, Sales and Preconstruction.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a good grounding in construction who wants to develop their estimating career while gaining exposure to complex, high-value specialist packages