Estimator

365 Recruit; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension.

Career progression opportunities.

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

365 Recruit is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a well-established contractor delivering refurbishment, retrofit and construction projects across the region. The role focuses on reviewing tender documents, preparing cost estimates and submitting competitive bids while supporting handovers to the delivery team.

You will evaluate subcontractor quotations, perform take-offs, identify risks and value engineering opportunities, and liaise with commercial and operational teams to win new work.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in the construction industry.
• Experience pricing refurbishment, retrofit or social housing projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, specifications and drawings.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Carry out take-offs and quantity measurements.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Liaise with the commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process.
• Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings where required.
• Maintain estimating databases and cost information.
• Ensure submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Support handovers to the delivery team following successful contract awards.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tender management

Commercial awareness

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Our client, a well-established contractor delivering refurbishment, retrofit and construction projects across the region, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong estimating background who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in securing new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, specifications and drawings.


• Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions.


• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.


• Carry out take-offs and quantity measurements.


• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering options.


• Liaise with the commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process.


• Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings where required.


• Maintain estimating databases and cost information.


• Ensure submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines.


• Support handovers to the delivery team following successful contract awards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Estimator within the construction industry.


• Experience pricing refurbishment, retrofit or social housing projects.


• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.


• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.


• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.


• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.


• Full UK driving licence


• Experience using estimating software.

What's on Offer

• Company pension.


• Career progression opportunities.


• Supportive and collaborative working environment.


• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects across the region