Estimator (13691)

Tilbury Douglas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and pension matched

Enhanced family leave policies

2 volunteering days per year

Flexible and agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees paid

Perks at Work

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is recruiting an Estimator in London to help prepare robust bids across our construction portfolio. You will work with pre-construction and project delivery colleagues to develop value-led solutions based on clear information.

You will review documents, prepare quantities and cost plans, and coordinate material and subcontract enquiries to secure competitive tenders. Flexible, collaborative style and strong numeracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing analytical building estimates.
• Experience estimating across sectors: industrial, commercial, education and healthcare.
• Knowledge of traditional, partnering, design and build, two‑stage tendering and framework procurement, plus cost planning.
• Strong technical and commercial construction knowledge; awareness of Building Regulations and BIM useful.
• Confident communicator with strong numerical, organisation and presentation skills; ability to meet deadlines and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, visit sites, identify project risks and raise technical queries.
• Prepare bills of quantities, cost plans and analytical estimates, including preliminaries, using sound construction judgement.
• Prepare material and subcontract enquiries, identify suitable subcontractors, and assess quotations.
• Work with bid, design and project teams on tender strategy and design development, identifying opportunities for value engineering.
• Maintain tender records, present estimates and commercial issues at settlement, complete submissions and support handover to the delivery team.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

HND / degree or similar construction qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Estimator

Location: London Join our team as an Estimator, helping prepare tenders across our construction portfolio. Working with pre-construction and project delivery colleagues, you will develop accurate, competitive bids that support profitable growth.

You will contribute from tender review and risk assessment through cost planning, settlement, submission and handover. You will work with design and project teams to develop value-led solutions and ensure estimates are based on clear, well-developed information.

As our Estimator, you will:

• Review tender documents, visit sites, identify project-specific risks and raise technical queries to clarify the design and scope.


• Prepare bills of quantities, cost plans and analytical estimates, including preliminaries, using sound construction and commercial judgement.


• Prepare material and subcontract enquiries, identify suitable subcontractors, and assess and compare quotations.


• Work with the bid, design and project teams on tender strategy and design development, identifying opportunities for value engineering.


• Maintain tender risk records, present estimates and commercial issues at settlement, complete submissions and support handover to the delivery team.

About You

You will be an experienced construction estimator with the technical knowledge and analytical skills to prepare robust estimates across a range of sectors and procurement routes.

You will bring:

• An HND, degree or similar construction-related qualification, with experience preparing analytical building estimates.


• Experience estimating across sectors such as industrial, commercial, education and healthcare, and working with a range of project values.


• Knowledge of traditional, partnering, design and build, two-stage tendering and framework procurement, together with experience in cost planning.


• Strong technical and commercial construction knowledge, including Building Regulations and relevant industry standards; awareness of BREEAM and BIM is useful.


• Confident communicator with strong numerical, organisation and presentation skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines, work with others and use initiative. Microsoft Office skills are essential; estimating software experience is desirable.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance (Subject to role)


• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days


• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years


• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)


• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%


• Enhanced family leave policies


• 2 volunteering days per year


• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)


• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice


• Payment of professional membership fees


• Access to \"Perks at Work\" discount platform


• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment. Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status. Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence.