Estimator

Cole & Yates Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Slough is recruiting an experienced Estimator responsible for preparing and submitting tenders for large projects. This role involves measuring drawings, producing detailed pricing documentation, and managing client relationships. A salary of up to £68,000 is offered, with negotiable terms. The position allows for office-based or hybrid working, and you will be part of a dedicated team ensuring high standards and timely project completion.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Office based or hybrid working options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience in landscaping, civils, groundworks, or construction.
• Experience in preparing and submitting tenders.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders ranging from £500,000 upwards.
• Measure PDF drawings and produce detailed bills of quantities.
• Identify risks during the tender process and liaise with management.

Skills

Estimating experience

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Estimating software packages

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Estimator on behalf of a company that specialises in city centre construction projects that range from soft and hard landscaping (including S278 works) through to specialist installations including irrigation systems, water features and bespoke landscaping solutions for ground floors, podiums and roof terraces.

On offer is a salary of up to £68,000.00 per year which is negotiable, a choice of office based or hybrid working and the opportunity to join an award winning external works contractor who provide cost advice, tender submissions and design development from RIBA stage 3 onwards to meet their clients’ needs and oversee every stage to ensure each project is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards.

The Estimator will be preparing and submitting tenders ranging in value from £500,000 to over £(phone number removed) which will include :

• Measuring PDF drawings.
• Producing tender documents for pricing purposes that reflect clients’ requirements and match specifications.
• Producing detailed bills of quantities.
• Identifying areas of risk during the tender process and presenting them to senior management.
• Attending site visits and tender meetings.
• Developing and nurturing strong and professional relationships with existing and new clients including liaising with them for updates on bid submissions.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience relating to landscaping, civils, groundworks or construction.
• Previous experience of preparing and submitting tenders.
• To have used take off and estimating software packages and of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc.,)
• Strong attention to detail skills and to take a meticulous approach to your work.
• To be driven, motivated and experienced at managing estimating workload.

Offer

• A salary of up to £68,000.00 (negotiable based on experience and current package).
• Office based or hybrid working options.
• The opportunity to be part of a successful, experienced, friendly and dedicated team of Estimators.
• Being able to join a well-established a company that works with the Major Contractors, maintains close client relationships, has a hands‑on approach, is known for bringing stunning designs to life and for delivering these on time, to budget and to the highest of standards.
• The ongoing support of colleagues which includes a dedicated team who fully support Estimators by taking the enquiries, registering them, completing take offs and quotation requests so that the assigned Estimator receives a quantified bill, set of measures and has the required quotes coming through.