Estimator – Construction

Mitchell Maguire; Burscough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire is seeking an Estimator - Construction to oversee a high-quality range of new build and refurbishment projects across industrial, residential and commercial sectors from Lancashire base.

You will lead end-to-end tendering, prepare cost estimates from drawings/specifications, and coordinate with clients and internal teams to maximise conversions while mentoring junior estimators.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating in construction projects.
• Experience with take-offs and pricing.
• Ability to manage tender opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end tendering for a broad range of projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings and specifications.
• Lead tendering processes and handovers.
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits and value engineering.
• Mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tendering

Client liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Estimator - Construction

Job Title: Estimator- Industrial, Residential & Commercial Construction

Job reference Number: 440710-5467-26244

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Construction, New Build, Refurbishment, Warehouses, Distribution, Retail, Drainage, M&E, Roofing, Brickwork, Concrete, Flooring, Cladding, Facades, Building Works, Structural, Steel, Dry lining, External Works, Design & Build, D&B, Fit-Out, Retrofit, Civil, Residential, Commercial, Industrial

Office Based: Lancashire

Remuneration: £55,000 - £65,000neg

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

The role of the Estimator - Construction will involve:

• Estimator position overseeing a high-quality range of broad new build and refurbishment projects, covering industrial, commercial, civil and residential sectors (works can but not limited to; structural works, building envelope systems, flooring, M&E and drainage)
• Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software
• Manage and track tender opportunities, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids
• Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability
• Oversee projects up to £20m in value (typically £8m)

The ideal applicant will be an Estimator - Construction with:

• Must have Estimating experience within the construction sector
• Highly advantageous to come from a Tier-1 or Main contractor
• An ideal candidate will possess experience dealing with a range of new-build and refurbishment contracts
• Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal
• Must be a great team player
• Must be a hard worker that's ready to get stuck in
• High levels of organisation
• Confident individual that can deal with any problems that occur on site
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Management Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Management Jobs, Construction Management Vacancies and Specification Management Positions within the building industry in sectors such as: Estimator, Estimating, Construction, New Build, Refurbishment, Warehouses, Distribution, Retail, Drainage, M&E, Roofing, Brickwork, Concrete, Flooring, Cladding, Facades, Building Works, Structural, Steel, Dry lining, External Works, Design & Build, D&B, Fit-Out, Retrofit, Civil, Residential, Commercial, Industrial