Estimator - Construction (Commercial/Industrial)

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Northampton. The successful candidate will analyze tender documents, prepare BOQs, and work with various contracts. The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on commercial and industrial projects. The company offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Car allowance scheme

Pension scheme with 8% contributions

Life Assurance

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as an estimator.
• Experience in commercial/industrial projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tender documentation and capture client’s requirements.
• Produce an accurate BOQ for pricing purposes.
• Carry out site visits and prepare material enquiry documents.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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Estimator - Construction (Commercial/Industrial), Northampton

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Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Hythe

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Walker Construction is a multi-disciplined construction company operating throughout Southeast England. Founded in 1964 by three Walker brothers, Walker Construction is a family business at its core. As an experienced Building & Civil Engineering Company working with private and public clients, we have evolved into a multi-disciplinary construction business with three core divisions: Construction, Rail & Civils.

We are passionate about ensuring we have the right environment to maximise return on investment by getting the best from our teams. We attribute our success to our people and providing the right skills for the job.

Consequently, we have an opportunity for a Building Estimator to join our team based out of Lympne, Kent.

The role:

1. Analyse tender documentation and capture client’s requirements.
2. Produce an accurate BOQ for pricing purposes to reflect client’s requirements, based on a robust knowledge of CESSM 3, Highways Method of Measurement or SMM7.
3. Clear knowledge of costing traditional and design and build contracts.
4. Prepare material and sub-contractor enquiry documents.
5. Carry out site visits, assimilate information, and consider it in tender pricing.
6. Assess individual rates and prices, create new or insert from sub-contract and material quotes.
7. Produce accurate and competitive commercial submissions for internal review and approval.
8. Work with NEC3 and JCT Conditions of Contract, current HSQE legislation, and construction techniques and methods.
9. Attend pre and post tender meetings.
10. Understand building material components and plant requirements.

You will have:

1. Minimum 3 years experience as an estimator.
2. Experience in commercial/industrial projects.
3. Good negotiation, influencing, and communication skills; well-spoken and personable.
4. Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
5. Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Highly numerate with the ability to manipulate numerical information accurately.
7. Confident and resourceful.
8. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
9. Drive a collaborative approach to ensure the best submission.

In return, we offer:

1. Competitive salary dependent on experience.
2. Car allowance scheme.
3. Pension scheme with 8% contributions (AVC option available).
4. Life Assurance.
5. 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (with option to buy extra).
6. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
7. Employee Assistance Programme.
8. Personal development opportunities and extended training.

Join Walker Construction to advance your career, explore your capabilities, and turn ambition into reality. We support your growth and future leadership potential.

Walker Construction is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a discrimination-free working environment. We recruit from the widest pool of qualified candidates.

If this role interests you, we look forward to your application.

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