Estimator

Thorn Baker Construction; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction in Bristol is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a growing South West contractor delivering diverse projects.

You will price refurbishment, fit-out and general building works, produce tenders, and collaborate with clients, suppliers and internal teams to secure profitable opportunities.

The role emphasizes accurate costings, value engineering where appropriate and timely tender submissions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator in the construction industry.
• Experience pricing refurbishment, fit-out or general building projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and costs.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and tender documents.
• Experience obtaining subcontractor quotations and negotiating costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, tender documents and project requirements.
• Produce material, labour, plant and subcontractor costings.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Carry out take-offs and measure quantities from drawings.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and cost-saving measures.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and submitted on time.
• Support handover of successful tenders to delivery and commercial teams.
• Maintain up-to-date cost information and supplier databases.
• Contribute to value engineering and alternative cost proposals.

Skills

Estimating

Pricing

Drawings interpretation

Numerical analysis

Communication

Education

Construction-related qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Estimator - Construction

Location: Bristol / South West
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced Estimator looking for your next opportunity with a growing construction business? Do you have a strong background in pricing construction projects, preparing accurate tenders and identifying cost-effective solutions?

We are recruiting for an Estimator to join an established construction contractor delivering projects across a variety of sectors throughout the South West.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team, take ownership of the estimating process and play a key role in securing new projects for the business.

The Role

As Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions across a range of construction projects, ensuring all costs are carefully assessed and commercially viable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for construction projects.

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documents and project requirements.

• Producing accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costings.

• Obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Carrying out take-offs and measuring quantities from drawings.

• Identifying potential commercial risks, opportunities and cost-saving measures.

• Liaising with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.

• Preparing tender documentation, bills of quantities and pricing schedules.

• Ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive and submitted within deadlines.

• Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the delivery and commercial teams.

• Maintaining up-to-date cost information and supplier databases.

• Contributing to value engineering and alternative cost proposals where appropriate.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as an Estimator within the construction industry.

• Experience pricing refurbishment, fit-out or general building projects.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and associated costs.

• The ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

• Experience obtaining subcontractor quotations and negotiating costs.

• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• Proficiency in relevant estimating software and Microsoft Excel.

• A construction-related qualification is desirable but not essential.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a forward-thinking construction business delivering a diverse range of projects across commercial, education, hospitality, industrial, public sector and residential environments.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the estimating process, work closely with experienced construction professionals and contribute directly to the company's continued growth and success.

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