Estimator

Mitchell Maguire Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire Recruitment Ltd in Lancashire is seeking an Estimator – Construction responsible for end-to-end tendering across new build and refurbishment projects, with oversight up to £20m (typical £8m). You will produce accurate cost estimates from drawings and specs and lead tender submissions.

The ideal candidate has estimating experience in construction, strong communication, and a proactive, team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Must have Estimating experience within the construction sector.
• Experience from Tier-1 main contractor is advantageous.
• Experience with new-build and refurbishment contracts.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels, written and verbal.
• Must be a great team player and a hard worker.
• High levels of organisation and problem solving on site.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software.
• Manage and track tender opportunities with timely follow-ups.
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits and value engineering.
• Collaborate with internal teams, mentor junior estimators, and support delivery.
• Oversee projects up to £20m in value (typical £8m).

Skills

Estimating experience

Tendering

Cost estimation

Communication skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Estimator – Construction

Job Title: Estimator– Industrial, Residential & Commercial Construction

Job reference Number: 440710-5467-26244

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Construction, New Build, Refurbishment, Warehouses, Distribution, Retail, Drainage, M&E, Roofing, Brickwork, Concrete, Flooring, Cladding, Facades, Building Works, Structural, Steel, Dry lining, External Works, Design & Build, D&B, Fit-Out, Retrofit, Civil, Residential, Commercial, Industrial

Office Based: Lancashire

Remuneration: £55,000 - £65,000neg

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

The role of the Estimator – Construction will involve:

• Estimator position overseeing a broad range of new build construction and refurbishment projects
• Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software
• Manage and track tender opportunities, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids
• Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability
• Oversee projects up to £20m in value (typically £8m)

The ideal applicant will be an Estimator – Construction with:

• Must have Estimating experience within the construction sector
• Highly advantageous to come from a Tier-1 Main contractor
• An ideal candidate will possess experience dealing with a range of new-build and refurbishment contracts
• Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal
• Must be a great team player
• Must be a hard worker that’s ready to get stuck in
• High levels of organisation
• Confident individual that can deal with any problems that occur on site
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)