Estimator

Linear Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment are seeking an experienced Freelance Estimator to support a growing pipeline of tender opportunities across education, industrial and public sectors. The role focuses on estimating, pricing labour, materials and subcontractors, and producing competitive tender submissions.

The successful candidate will work independently to meet deadlines, manage tender programmes and deliver accurate, commercially aware cost estimates that support framework and school-related bids.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in construction estimating and tender pricing.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction and refurbishment projects.
• Undertake detailed pricing of labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify risks, potential cost savings and commercial opportunities within tender submissions.
• Prepare tender pricing documents, bills of quantities and cost breakdowns as required.
• Support the preparation and submission of framework and school-related tenders.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Liaise with the wider team to clarify project requirements and ensure tender submissions are comprehensive.

Job description

Freelance Estimator – Construction

Location: Sheffield
Contract Type: Freelance
Sector: Construction, Refurbishment, Education, Industrial & Public Sector
Start: November 2026

About the Role

Linear Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a small main contractor delivering a range of construction and refurbishment projects, particularly across the education, industrial and public sectors.

We are looking to engage an experienced Freelance Estimator to support with the growing pipeline of tender opportunities. Receiving a varied mix of enquiries, including framework tenders, school-related projects and wider public and private sector construction opportunities.

The primary focus of this role will be estimating, preparing competitive tender prices and supporting the submission of tenders. We are looking for someone who can work independently, manage tender deadlines and produce accurate, commercially competitive estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction and refurbishment projects.
• Undertake detailed pricing of labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify risks, potential cost savings and commercial opportunities within tender submissions.
• Prepare tender pricing documents, bills of quantities and cost breakdowns as required.
• Support the preparation and submission of framework and school-related tenders.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Liaise with the wider team to clarify project requirements and ensure tender submissions are comprehensive.

About You

We are looking for an estimator with proven experience in the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor background and experience in refurbishment and public sector projects.

You should have:

• Demonstrable experience in construction estimating and tender pricing.
• The ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience pricing labour, materials, plant and subcontractor works.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tender enquiries and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive, organised and independent approach to work.
• Experience with framework tenders and education sector projects would be advantageous.