Estimator

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive package

Varied project portfolio

Ownership of tenders

Job summary

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd in Malvern is hiring an experienced Estimator/Senior Estimator for its Small Works Division. You will own tenders from enquiry to submission, developing competitive pricing and driving value through detailed cost analysis and VOEs.

You’ll join a close-knit team, work on refurbishment, fit-out and maintenance projects up to several million pounds, and enjoy hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance or general building projects.
• Strong measurement and cost-planning skills with attention to detail.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor quotations.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials and procurement.
• Ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Experience with tenders, frameworks and negotiated work.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders from enquiry through to submission and handover.
• Review tender docs, specs and drawings for accuracy.
• Prepare cost estimates and quantity take-offs.
• Obtain and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare tender reconciliations and cost breakdowns.
• Support tender reviews and client/consultant liaison.

Skills

Tendering

Cost planning

Measurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

QS/Construction qualification

Tools

Conquest

Causeway

Job description

Estimator / Senior Estimator

Small Works Division | Malvern

£75,000 + Package | Hybrid Working - 3 Days Office / 2 Days from Home

An exciting opportunity to join a growing Small Works Division and play a key role in securing a varied portfolio of construction projects.

Are you an experienced Estimator looking for your next opportunity? Do you enjoy taking ownership of tenders, developing competitive pricing strategies and working collaboratively to secure new business?

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Estimator / Senior Estimator to join an expanding Small Works Division, strengthening its preconstruction and estimating capability.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover, working across a varied range of refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance and construction projects.

The Role

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the division's tendering activity, working closely with commercial, operational, design and planning teams.

• Managing tenders from initial enquiry and review through to submission and handover.
• Reviewing tender documentation, specifications and drawings.
• Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates.
• Undertaking detailed measurements and quantity take-offs.
• Obtaining, reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Preparing tender enquiries and managing the subcontractor pricing process.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
• Developing competitive pricing strategies to maximise opportunities while protecting margins.
• Preparing tender reconciliations, cost breakdowns and supporting documentation.
• Attending tender reviews and adjudication meetings.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supporting negotiated tenders, framework opportunities and two-stage procurement.
• Ensuring a smooth and effective handover to the delivery and commercial teams.

The Projects

You'll be involved in a varied portfolio of construction opportunities, typically valued up to £4-5 million, with the opportunity to support larger framework and strategic tenders.

Project types will include:

• Refurbishment and alteration works.
• Commercial and specialist fit-out.
• Roofing projects.
• Planned and reactive maintenance.
• Selected new-build projects.

The division works across a variety of construction sectors and procurement routes, offering an interesting and diverse workload.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Estimator who is commercially aware, detail-focused and confident managing the tendering process.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous estimating experience within a regional or national main contractor.
• Experience pricing refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance or general building projects.
• Strong measurement and cost-planning skills.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor quotations.
• A good understanding of construction methods, materials and procurement.
• The ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Experience with competitive tenders, frameworks and negotiated work.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Candidates from specialist subcontracting or cost consultancy backgrounds will also be considered, provided they can demonstrate strong estimating capability and an understanding of main contractor commercial requirements.
• Experience with Conquest or Causeway estimating software would be advantageous, although experience with other estimating packages will be considered.
• A relevant construction or Quantity Surveying qualification is desirable, but practical estimating experience and capability are equally valued.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team where your input will have a direct impact on the success of the business and its future growth.

What’s On Offer?

• £75,000 basic salary.
• Competitive additional package.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
• A varied and interesting portfolio of projects.
• The opportunity to take ownership of tenders from start to finish.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of an expanding division.
• Location: Malvern, with occasional travel to project sites and client locations as required.