Estimator (Any Construction Background)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Progression opportunities

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Estimator (Any Construction Background) in Bristol. The role offers a salary of £50,000 – £70,000 with progression, hybrid working and company benefits. You will handle cost planning, tender preparation and relationship management with clients and suppliers on a range of projects.

This permanent position suits an estimator looking to advance into a senior role within a stable contractor environment, with long-term workload and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating costs for construction projects.
• Ability to build tenders and assess project viability.
• Strong supplier and client relationship skills.
• Willingness to commute to Bristol and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning and estimation for projects.
• Build up tenders after consultation and assess tender suitability.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Work Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Skills

Construction estimating

Cost planning

Tendering

Client relationship

Job description

Estimator (Any Construction Background)

£50,000 – £70,000 + Progression + Hybrid + Company Benefits

Bristol

Are you an Estimator with a background in Construction or similar, looking to take the next step in your career with a leading design and installation company, where you will be provided with all the tools to succeed in a permanent, long term role as well as the opportunity to work on an exciting array of varied commercial projects?

On offer is the opportunity to join a company in a highly autonomous role, they provide roofing and cladding solutions to a range of blue-chip clients across the South West, they have just taken on another lucrative contract which will give the company a substantial workload for the next 5 years.

In this autonomous role, you will be responsible for tender requests, robust cost estimation and building relationships with suppliers and customers. This will involve cost planning, commercial handovers and supplier selection. This is a Monday to Friday role with flexible working arrangements.

This role would suit an Estimator with a background in Construction or similar projects, looking for a permanent role, progression into a senior position for a company that have long-term stability due to new contracts to see them through for the next 5-10 years.

Role:

• Cost planning and Estimation
• Build up tenders after consultation and assess which projects the company will tender for
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal staff
• Monday to Friday – 40 hour week

Person:

• Estimator or similar
• Background in Construction or similar
• Commutable to Bristol and surrounding areas

Reference Number: BBBH25830B

Estimator, Cost Planner, Cost Planning, Estimating, Tender, Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Budgeting, Cladding, facades, Roofing, Construction, Estimator, Senior, Bristol, South West, Somerset

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.