Estimator – Client‑Facing & Growth‑Driven Construction

Daniel Owen Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd in Killingworth, North Tyneside, is seeking an Estimator to join their commercial contracting team. The role combines traditional estimating with client engagement, pricing through frameworks and helping grow the company order book.

The position suits someone with experience in commercial construction, refurbishment or maintenance who enjoys blending detailed cost work with client relationships and business development.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within commercial construction, refurbishment or maintenance.
• Ability to produce detailed cost breakdowns for labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specs and tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs and tender documents to establish scope of works.
• Produce accurate estimates covering labour, materials, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Price projects through established frameworks.
• Prepare tenders, quotations and submission documents.
• Liaise with clients to clarify requirements and develop proposals.
• Build relationships with clients and identify opportunities.
• Obtain and review supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• Work with operations to reflect delivery in estimates.
• Monitor market costs to keep submissions competitive.
• Maintain records of estimates, assumptions and correspondence.
• Manage several tenders and meet submission deadlines.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tendering

Cost breakdowns

Client liaison

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

MS Office

Tools

MS Office suite

Estimating software

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd in Killingworth, North Tyneside, is seeking an Estimator to join their commercial contracting team. The role combines traditional estimating with client engagement, pricing through frameworks and helping grow the company order book.

The position suits someone with experience in commercial construction, refurbishment or maintenance who enjoys blending detailed cost work with client relationships and business development.