Estimator — Construction Costing & Tender Expert

Know How Resourcing; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Pension scheme

Working for a well-established company

Full time, permanent role

Competitive pay

Job summary

Know How Resourcing is recruiting for an Estimator on a permanent basis for our manufacturing client in Doncaster. You will oversee preparation of detailed cost estimates, tender submissions, and stakeholder liaison.

You will develop estimating processes and ensure accuracy and competitiveness of all bids. The role requires proven estimating experience in construction/engineering, strong numerical skills, and proficiency with Conquest/Causeway/Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating within construction, engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects including labour, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure tenders are completed and submitted on time and to client specifications.
• Analyse project documentation to understand client requirements.
• Develop relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers for market insight.
• Attend client meetings, site visits and pre-tender interviews as required.
• Advise clients on cost-related queries and project feasibility.
• Implement estimating processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor market trends to keep estimates competitive.
• Review completed projects to identify lessons learned.

Skills

Estimating experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Conquest

Causeway

Excel

Job description

Know How Resourcing is recruiting for an Estimator on a permanent basis for our manufacturing client in Doncaster. You will oversee preparation of detailed cost estimates, tender submissions, and stakeholder liaison.

You will develop estimating processes and ensure accuracy and competitiveness of all bids. The role requires proven estimating experience in construction/engineering, strong numerical skills, and proficiency with Conquest/Causeway/Excel.