Estimator

Bimplus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & development

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

Bimplus, Bristol office, is seeking an Estimator to prepare robust time and cost estimates for new work enquiries within our established medium-sized main contractor. You will price opportunities from £100k to £5m, including high-value, long-term contracts and framework agreements, across schools, healthcare, higher education and warehouses.

Experience with main contractor refurbishment, maintenance, fit-out or new-build, plus knowledge of public sector procurement and tendering procedures, is

Qualifications

• Experience with main contractors in refurbishment, maintenance, fit-out or new-build.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and tendering procedures.
• Experience using estimating software and tender management platforms.
• Understanding of framework providers and public sector frameworks.
• Ability to undertake site visits and assess project requirements independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare robust time and cost estimates for new work enquiries.
• Price opportunities ranging from £100k to £5m.
• Include high-value, long-term contracts and framework agreements.
• Collaborate with senior management to support securing future business.

Skills

Main contractor experience

Public sector procurement

Tendering procedures

Site visits

Communication & negotiation

Tools

Estimating software

Tender management platforms

Job description

Based in the company's Bristol office and reporting directly to the Commercial Director, the Estimator will be responsible for preparing robust time and cost estimates for new work enquiries within an established medium-sized main contractor. The role will involve pricing a diverse range of opportunities, including high-value, long-term contracts and framework agreements, alongside one-off projects typically ranging from £100k to £5m. Projects span a variety of sectors, including schools, universities, healthcare, bespoke builds and warehouses

• Experience working for a main contractor within refurbishment, maintenance, fit-out, or new-build environments.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and tendering procedures.
• Experience using estimating software and tender management platforms.
• Understanding of framework providers and public sector frameworks.
• Ability to undertake site visits and assess project requirements independently.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially astute and analytical.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work using own initiative.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Able to remain calm and effective when working to tight deadlines.
• Positive and proactive team player.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing and successful contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across a wide range of sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing future business and will have the opportunity to work closely with senior management, contributing directly to the continued growth and success of the company.