Estimator

Bee Construction Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Shrewsbury is seeking a detail-driven Estimator to manage the pre-construction pricing process. You will lead tender pricing, analyse project documents, and liaise with subcontractors to ensure competitive and accurate submissions. The ideal candidate has strong estimating experience and a background in construction. This role offers the opportunity to impact project strategy from the onset.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator or QS with estimating background, especially in construction or related sectors.
• Strong background in tendering, cost build-up, and price negotiation.
• Ability to work from technical drawings and site data.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender pricing and cost preparation from initial enquiry to submission.
• Analyse drawings and specifications to produce accurate cost estimates.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations.

Skills

Tendering

Cost negotiation

Estimating tools

Attention to detail

Project risk evaluation

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're seeking a detail-driven Estimator to take ownership of the pre-construction pricing process and support the growth of our projects division. This role is ideal for someone with strong cost planning and pricing experience who thrives at the front-end of the project lifecycle.

Unlike a delivery-focused Quantity Surveyor, this position centres on tender pricing, supplier engagement and preparing submission-ready proposals, ensuring competitiveness and commercial accuracy before projects are handed over to the QS team for delivery control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tender pricing and cost preparation from initial enquiry to submission
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and site information to produce accurate cost estimates
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain and compare quotations
• Build and maintain pricing schedules / BoQs with clear allowances and risk provisions
• Assess potential preliminary costs, resource requirements, and programme considerations
• Attend pre-tender meetings and provide commercial input at bid stage
• Work with project and commercial teams to hand over successfully priced jobs
• Evaluate risk elements early (ground conditions, planning, surveys, access etc.)
• Identify value engineering opportunities to support tender competitiveness
• Maintain relationships with supply chain to drive efficiency and cost advantage
• Support the development of bid strategies and post-tender clarifications

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Estimator (or QS with strong estimating background) especially in construction, civils, housing or related sectors
• Strong background in tendering, cost build-up, and price negotiation
• Comfortable evaluating scope and project risks before delivery stage
• Able to work from technical drawings and site data confidently
• Commercially aware with understanding of margins, prelims and bid strategy
• Proficient in constructing BOQs and using estimating tools / Excel
• Understanding of NEC or JCT contracts beneficial (but not the core of this role)
• Attention to detail, numerically precise and deadline-focused
• Strong communicator, capable of engaging effectively with suppliers and internal teams