Estimator

Navartis Ltd; Lichfield; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Navartis Ltd in Staffordshire is seeking an Estimator to join an established estimating team. You will price tenders, review drawings and specifications, and work with commercial colleagues to win work. The role offers a clear path to Senior Estimator and Estimating Manager.

Ideally you are either an ambitious Assistant Estimator stepping up or an experienced Estimator seeking a fresh challenge, with a focus on growth and leadership within a collaborative team.

Formación

• Main contracting background in construction.
• Pricing tenders valued at £5m+.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Understand construction methods, costs and commercial factors.
• Strong organisational skills; manage multiple tenders.
• Proactive with potential to progress to senior Estimator/Management.
• Open to experienced estimators or ambitious assistant estimators.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and price competitive tenders across projects.
• Review tender docs, drawings and specs to establish requirements.
• Produce accurate cost estimates, take-offs and bills of quantities.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Work with commercial, pre-construction and operations teams.
• Identify opportunities, risks and potential cost savings.
• Support tender submissions and meet deadlines.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Take on increased responsibility toward senior role.

Conocimientos

Tender pricing

Cost estimation

Interpret drawings

Subcontractor quotations

Construction methods

Organisational skills

Progression mindset

Ambitious for leadership

Descripción del empleo

Estimator

Location: Staffordshire / Midlands

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (DoE)

Sector: Main Contracting / Construction

The Opportunity..

An established main contractor with ambitious plans for further growth is looking to strengthen its estimating team with the appointment of an Estimator or an ambitious Assistant Estimator ready to take the next step in their career.

This is a particularly exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for more than just another estimating position, with a genuine long-term career path towards senior management.

The business has an experienced estimating team in place and is looking to bring in ambitious individuals who can develop alongside the existing team, take on increasing responsibility and ultimately progress through to Senior Estimator and then Estimating Manager. There is a clear opportunity for the right person to develop their technical and leadership skills, build their experience and eventually take responsibility for managing and growing the estimating department.

Whether you're an Assistant Estimator looking for that next step or an established Estimator seeking a fresh challenge, this could be an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career.

The Role..

Working as part of an established estimating team, you'll be involved in pricing a variety of construction projects, contributing to competitive tenders and helping the business secure new work. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and pricing competitive tenders across a range of construction projects.

• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications to establish project requirements.

• Producing accurate cost estimates, take-offs and bills of quantities.

• Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations.

• Working closely with the commercial, pre-construction and operational teams.

• Identifying commercial opportunities, risks and potential cost savings.

• Supporting tender submissions and ensuring pricing is completed within agreed deadlines.

• Building relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.

• Taking on increased responsibility as your experience develops, with the opportunity to progress into a senior role and eventually management.

About You..

We're interested in speaking with estimators that have:

• A main contracting background within the construction industry.

• Experience pricing construction tenders with a value of £5m upwards.

• The ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

• Experience obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.

• A good understanding of construction methods, costs and commercial considerations.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders.

• A proactive attitude with the ambition to develop and progress within the business.

• Applications are welcomed from both experienced Estimators and ambitious Assistant Estimators who are ready to step up and take on greater responsibility.

Why Apply?

• The opportunity to join an established and growing main contractor.

• A varied workload with tenders valued at £5m and above.

• A clear career progression route from Estimator to Senior Estimator and potentially into a management position.

• The opportunity to develop leadership and management experience under the guidance of an established team.

• The chance to make a real impact on the future direction of the business.