Estimator

Thorn Baker Construction; Malvern Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is partnering with a well-established contractor to recruit an Estimator or Senior Estimator for its expanding pre-construction team. This key appointment will take ownership of tenders from enquiry through handover, working closely with commercial and operational teams across a varied portfolio.

You will review tender documents, perform measurement and cost planning, and manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries while identifying risks, opportunities and value

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating and tender management.
• Strong pricing, measurement and procurement skills.
• Knowledge of competitive, negotiated and framework tendering.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation and project requirements.
• Carrying out measurement, pricing and cost planning activities.
• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Preparing tender submissions and adjudication documentation.
• Supporting negotiated, framework and competitive tender opportunities.
• Managing multiple tenders simultaneously across a diverse project portfolio.

Skills

Estimating

Tender management

Pricing

Measurement

Procurement

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team player

Education

Quantity surveying qualification

Tools

Conquest

Causeway

Job description

Thorn Baker are working with a well-established and growing construction contractor that is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join its expanding pre-construction team. This is a key appointment within a busy division, offering the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors. With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans, the business is looking for an experienced estimator who can take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to successful handover.

The Role

Working closely with the Pre-Construction Manager and wider commercial and operational teams, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing tender documentation and project requirements
• Carrying out measurement, pricing and cost planning activities
• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions
• Preparing tender submissions and adjudication documentation
• Supporting negotiated, framework and competitive tender opportunities
• Managing multiple tenders simultaneously across a diverse project portfolio

Candidate Requirements

We're interested in speaking with candidates from:

• Main contractors (preferred)
• Specialist subcontractors
• Cost consultancies

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in construction estimating and tender management
• Strong pricing, measurement and procurement skills
• Knowledge of competitive, negotiated and framework tendering
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with estimating software such as Conquest, Causeway or similar platforms
• A construction, commercial or quantity surveying qualification (beneficial but not essential)

About You

You will be:

• Organised and methodical
• Calm under pressure and tender deadlines
• Commercially focused and solution-driven
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Confident communicating with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Capable of managing multiple opportunities at different stages simultaneously

Projects

The role supports a rolling programme of tenders and pre-construction activity rather than a single project.

Typical Project Types

• Refurbishment
• Alterations
• Fit-out
• Roofing
• Maintenance works
• Selected new-build projects

Project Values

Typically ranging up to £10m, with opportunities to support larger framework and strategic bids.

An excellent opportunity to join a collaborative pre-construction team with genuine long-term growth prospects.