Estimator – Construction Tenders & Client Liaison

First Military Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme.

Growing business within smokeVent/vent

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is seeking an Estimator in Gloucester to price projects, support the sales process and ensure smooth handover from tender to order. The role suits someone with a construction background aiming to move into estimating and sales, with a view to contributing to a growing business.

The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, be comfortable liaising with clients, and proficient with CRM systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Construction background with ambition to move into estimating/sales.
• Experience in estimating desirable, especially in electrical or smoke ventilation.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with client liaison confidence.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with CRM systems and general IT (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Proactive, organized and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Review tender information and ensure all requirements are understood.
• Liaise with clients to clarify project scope, specs, and requirements.
• Prepare budgets and quotations aligned with client needs and margins.
• Support the wider bid and sales process with the sales team.
• Manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.
• Keep CRM up to date with tender status and communications.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Construction experience

Estimating/sales experience

Numerical & analytical ability

Communication skills

Workload prioritisation

CRM proficiency

Proactive & organized

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

First Military Recruitment is seeking an Estimator in Gloucester to price projects, support the sales process and ensure smooth handover from tender to order. The role suits someone with a construction background aiming to move into estimating and sales, with a view to contributing to a growing business.

The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, be comfortable liaising with clients, and proficient with CRM systems and MS Office.