Estimator

Willmott Dixon; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Private medical cover (optional)

Life assurance

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Willmott Dixon are recruiting an Estimator for the Yorkshire region, based at Morley office three days a week and two days from home. The role involves developing robust cost plans for projects valued from £10m to £80m across Education, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, Commercial and Health sectors.

You will lead or support estimating activities, collaborate with the preconstruction team, and contribute to procurement strategy formation, ensuring accurate net costs and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including maths and strong numeracy as a baseline
• A relevant qualification in quantity surveying, construction management or civil engineering
• Minimum Level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or higher

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the estimating process for projects
• Develop robust and detailed cost plans aligned with customer requirements and current legislation
• Collaborate with preconstruction team and supply chain partners
• Contribute to procurement strategy development

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical proficiency

Resourcefulness

Time management

Education

5 GCSEs including maths

BTEC/HNC/HND/Degree in QS/Construction/Engineering

Minimum level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc)

Job description

Estimator

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join our Yorkshire region, based out of our Morley office 3 days per week and from home 2 days per week.

We deliver projects ranging in value from £10m to £80m across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, Commercial and Health. This is an exciting time to join our growing Yorkshire construction business that continues to secure flagship projects and is driven by sustainable growth.

As an Estimator, you will play a vital role in ensuring we deliver the right net cost for our customers — on time, accurately, and to the highest standard. You’ll work collaboratively with our preconstruction team and supply chain partners to develop robust and detailed cost plans aligned with customer requirements, project scope, and current legislation.

You will lead or support the estimating process for projects and play a key role in procurement strategy development.

Essential Criteria

• Good numeracy skills and strong written and spoken English.
• 5 GCSEs (A-C Grade) or equivalent, including maths.
• A BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management, or a HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering (including industrial placement).
• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc).

Desirable Criteria

• Working towards MCIOB / MRICS.

Personal Qualities

• Analytical skills – ability to analyse project specifications and technical documents to accurately estimate cost.
• Attention to detail – precision in reviewing project scope and documents.
• Mathematical proficiency – strong ability in calculations and cost breakdowns.
• Resourcefulness – skilled at utilising a wide range of information sources and supply chain input.
• Time management – efficiently manage workload to meet deadlines with a methodical approach.

Additional Information

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, optional private medical cover, life assurance, and an Incentive Bonus.

At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability have enabled us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.