Estimator

Fawkes and Reece; Swindon; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading benefits package

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking an Estimator to join the pre-construction team near Swindon. You will manage tenders up to £25m, collaborate with the bid team and mentor junior staff, supporting projects across commercial, education, healthcare and residential sectors.

Ideal candidates have held Estimator roles in main contracting, experience with single/two-stage routes and JCT/NEC contracts, and are willing to travel to site while based within commutable distance to Swindon.

Qualifications

• Held an Estimator / Assistant Estimator position within a main contractor company
• Have experience with both single and two-stage routes
• Have experience with JCT and NEC contract forms
• Live within commutable distance to Swindon and be happy to travel there / to site as required
• MUST have the full right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders valuing up to £25mil
• Work collaboratively with the bid team
• Mentoring junior members of the pre-construction team

Job description

Reference: AWESTSW_1786695172
Posted: August 14, 2026

We have an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join a renowned main contractor based near Swindon. They undertake projects which are typically across the commercial, education, healthcare and residential sectors valuing up to £25mil. As a result of continued growth in the region, they're now looking to bring an additional Estimator into the pre-construction team.

About the role of Estimator:

As Estimator, you will be involved in projects from initial conception, managing the pricing process to ensure projects are tendered accurately. You will be reporting into the Pre-Construction Manager and will be tasked with the mentoring of junior members of staff.

• Manage tenders valuing up to £25mil
• Work collaboratively with the bid team
• Mentoring junior members of the pre-construction team

Key Requirements as Estimator:

• Held an Estimator / Assistant Estimator position within a main contractor company
• Have experience with both single and two-stage routes
• Have experience with JCT and NEC contract forms
• Live within commutable distance to Swindon and be happy to travel there / to site as required
• MUST have the full right to work in the UK

What's on offer in return:

• Salary: Up to £75k
• Market leading benefits package
• Opportunity for progression within the business
• A business with a strong reputation in the region and solid cash position

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Estimator to join a highly reputable business where you can continue to forge a lasting career.