Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry seeks an Estimator in Kingston upon Hull to join their preconstruction estimating team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing financial estimates, improving tender processes, and collaborating with various teams to bid and win projects effectively. Strong commercial knowledge and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar construction or fit-out role required.
• Strong understanding of the tender process.
• Proven bid submission success under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed financial estimates for projects up to £50 million.
• Improving tender processes and managing relationships with subcontractors.
• Collaborating with bid and marketing teams on documentation.

Skills

Commercial knowledge

Supply chain knowledge

Communication skills

Detail-oriented approach

Team player

Tools

Bidwork

Evaluate

Stratosphere

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Estimator, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Client:

ODGroup.

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

The role of Estimator sits within the preconstruction estimating team, helping to bid and win projects to deliver.

This role is responsible for securing new business for ODInteriors by providing detailed and thorough responses to tender information.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Improving tender processes
• Preparing for client meetings, workshops, and interviews at various stages of the tender process
• Providing financial estimates for projects up to £50 million using all procurement routes
• Developing conceptual budgets from client briefs and drawings
• Identifying risks and opportunities within tenders and projects
• Developing contract sum analyses from budgets through competitive tendering
• Analyzing enquiries and providing detailed financial estimates
• Using ODGroup standard formats and software like Bidwork, Evaluate, and Stratosphere for estimates and reports
• Understanding two-stage, lump sum, and design & build procurement routes
• Reviewing subcontractor and supplier tenders and quality responses
• Preparing estimate reports with costs, contingencies, and timescales
• Supporting the estimating team post-tender to meet deadlines
• Managing relationships with subcontractors and supply chain
• Ensuring smooth handover from estimating to commercial teams
• Collaborating with bid and marketing teams on documents and collateral
• Monitoring competitors and market activities impacting tenders
• Tracking win rates and feedback to improve offerings and pricing
• Providing ad hoc support to the estimating team when needed

Skills and experience required:

• Experience in a similar construction or fit-out role
• Understanding of the tender process
• Strong commercial and supply chain knowledge
• Team player with accountability and improvement focus
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for creative business winning
• Market awareness and competitor activity knowledge
• Proven bid submission success under deadlines
• Methodical, detail-oriented approach
• Confident and articulate personality for stakeholder collaboration