Estimator(Construction)

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Estimator to price refurbishment and new-build projects up to £5 million. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions for a varied portfolio of commercial schemes, ensuring accuracy and competitive pricing throughout the bid process.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and subcontract procurement, plus proficiency in Bluebeam for digital take-offs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator in a main contracting construction environment.
• Experience pricing refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, subcontract procurement and project costs.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam for drawing measurement, digital take-offs and estimating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions for refurbishment and new-build projects valued up to £5 million.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish project scope and pricing requirements.
• Undertake detailed quantity take-offs and prepare accurate cost breakdowns.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate competitive quotations from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Identify commercial risks, cost-saving opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Support project teams with ongoing cost analysis, budget monitoring and cost control.
• Attend tender interviews alongside the project team to present estimates, clarify pricing and respond to client queries.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, commercially competitive and delivered within agreed deadlines.

Skills

Estimator experience

Construction pricing

Commercial awareness

Communication

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

An established, family-run UK construction contractor specialising in commercial refurbishment, office fit-out, design and build, and construction project management. Operating nationwide, the company combines hands-on construction expertise with a professional approach to delivering complex projects across commercial, government, healthcare, education and residential sectors.

The company undertakes projects valued up to £5 million, delivering refurbishment and new-build schemes alongside commercial fit-out and wider construction works.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, project budgets and competitive tender submissions for refurbishment and new-build projects valued up to £5 million.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish project scope and pricing requirements.
• Undertake detailed quantity take-offs and prepare accurate cost breakdowns.
• Use

Bluebeam to review construction drawings, carry out digital measurements and complete quantity take-offs.

• Source, evaluate and negotiate competitive quotations from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Identify commercial risks, cost-saving opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Support project teams with ongoing cost analysis, budget monitoring and cost control.
• Attend tender interviews alongside the project team to present estimates, clarify pricing and respond to client queries.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, commercially competitive and delivered within agreed deadlines.

Project Sectors and Experience

The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of construction projects, including:

• Commercial offices and corporate workplaces.
• CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs.
• Commercial refurbishment and workplace transformations.
• Government and public-sector buildings.
• Healthcare and education facilities.
• Residential developments and high-end private residences.
• Design-and-build and principal contracting projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as an Estimator within a main contracting construction environment.
• Experience pricing both refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, subcontract procurement and project costs.
• Proficiency in

Bluebeam for drawing measurement, digital take-offs and estimating.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams.