Estimator

Cityscape Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected main contractor in the UK is seeking an Estimator to join its Pre-Construction team. This full-time role involves managing the tendering process, preparing budgets, and assessing subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, along with the ability to interpret technical documents. The position offers a salary range of £50,000 - £65,000 based on experience, and is office-based with a focus on career development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and reliable.
• Professional, approachable, and confident.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, adaptable, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and tenders for new projects.
• Undertake manual and digital take-offs from drawings and documents.
• Produce and update Bills of Quantities and input costs.
• Collate, issue, and evaluate subcontractor enquiries.
• Prepare tender submissions and manage post-tender queries.
• Maintain subcontractor database and tender documentation.
• Support the Pre-Construction Director with day-to-day pre-construction duties.

Skills

Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to read and interpret technical information

Good communication, organisation, and time-management skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a respected main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across multiple sectors. They pride themselves on professionalism, attention to detail and a collaborative approach. Due to expansion, they are seeking an Estimator to join their Pre-Construction team.

Job Purpose

The Estimator works under regular supervision to manage all aspects of tendering, including preparing budgets, tenders, Bills of Quantities, and managing relationships with subcontractors. The role supports the Pre-Construction Director and helps develop team members in pre-construction matters.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and tenders for new projects
• Undertake manual and digital take-offs from drawings and documents
• Produce and update Bills of Quantities and input costs
• Collate, issue, and evaluate subcontractor enquiries
• Prepare tender submissions and manage post-tender queries
• Maintain subcontractor database and tender documentation
• Arrange and minute tender handover meetings for the construction team
• Support the Pre-Construction Director with day-to-day pre-construction duties
• Attend site visits as required
• Uphold a clean, professional working environment and corporate image
• Follow control procedures in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to read and interpret technical information
• Good communication, organisation, and time-management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Experience & Attributes

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and reliable
• Professional, approachable, and confident
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, adaptable, and detail-oriented

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)
• Full-time office-based role (no hybrid working)
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities