Estimator (Construction)

Certain Advantage; West of England, Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

Life Assurance

Pension

Private health/medical support

Job summary

Certain Advantage is seeking a Structures Estimator in the UK (preferably South West) with estimating experience on structural projects. The role offers hybrid/remote working with occasional travel to Northfleet or Chesterfield and client sites.

Salary is £40,000–£41,000 plus £4k car allowance, with training, development, progression and a discretionary annual bonus. The ideal candidate will have a commercial mindset, strong understanding of construction or civil engineering projects, and the

Qualifications

• Estimating experience on structural projects.
• Commercial awareness and sense for cost control.
• Ability to prepare tenders and price work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating activities from enquiry to tender win or close out.
• Prepare tenders, proposals and offer letters based on client requirements.
• Attend site visits and client meetings to support pricing accuracy.
• Produce tender documentation including basic programmes and health and safety information.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams.
• Prepare full handover information and chair handover meetings.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities for the client and organisation.

Skills

Estimating

Commercial awareness

Tender preparation

Job description

Bristol, Bath or South West England (Hybrid / Remote)

Salary: £40,000 - £41,000 + £4k Car Allowance + Training + Development + Progression + Company Benefits + Bonus

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Structures Estimator based in the UK (preferably South West). This role is on a permanent basis and offers a remote / hybrid working pattern, with occasional travel to offices in Northfleet or Chesterfield, and client sites.

Do you have estimating experience, looking to develop your skills working on exciting structural projects across the UK, within a successful business, which will invest in your ongoing training and development?

Are you looking for a role where you can contribute to complex projects, in a collaborative team?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected specialist delivering difficult access, rope access, concrete repair and structural refurbishment works across buildings, infrastructure and industrial sites.

The Company:

We are working with a leading UK specialist in structural maintenance and refurbishment. The business delivers challenging assignments nationwide, involving rope access, facade works, concrete repair and complex structural interventions. This includes notable projects across football stadiums, Wembley, and the Natural History Museum.

The company is part of a larger multidisciplinary engineering group, offering strong internal resources, stability and a friendly, collaborative culture.

The Role:

This role is suited to an estimator with a commercial mindset and a strong understanding of construction or civil engineering projects.

You will:

• Manage estimating activities from enquiry through to job win or close out, on a range of challenging structural projects
• Prepare tenders, proposals and offer letters based on client requirements
• Attend site visits and client meetings to support accurate pricing
• Produce tender documentation including basic programmes and health and safety information
• Work closely with the operations and commercial teams
• Prepare full handover information for awarded projects and chair handover meetings
• Seek continuous improvement and identify cost saving opportunities for both the client and the organisation

The Individual:

We are looking for someone who can show:

• A strong understanding of construction or civil engineering projects
• Commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail
• Ideally some experience with steel and concrete repair or maintenance works
• Good communication skills and confidence working with clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders

The Benefits:

• £4k Car Allowance or Company Car
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Discretionary Annual Bonus (based on company performance)
• Life Assurance
• Free financial, mortgage and pensions advice
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Holiday purchase option
• Auto enrolment pension
• 24/7 virtual GP service and mental health support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Occasional staff share options
• Continued company growth creating further opportunities
• Supportive, family feel atmosphere
• Varied and challenging national projects