Estimator (Internal)

Concept; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme enrolment

Onsite parking

Private medical care

Job summary

Concept, part of Axis CLC, is one of the UK’s leading property service specialists, recruiting an Estimator to support Southwest projects in Exeter. The role covers new build, refurbishment and building fabric tenders.

You’ll price tenders between £50k and £10m, produce Bills of Quantities, and work with suppliers, the design team and delivery colleagues to ensure competitive bids and smooth handovers. The team values organisation, commercial acumen and clear communication, with benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator for new build or refurbishment projects.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Experience managing multiple live tenders simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software.
• Microsoft Project knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation and assess project scope.
• Ensure information is available to price projects accurately.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings with clients.
• Carry out detailed take-offs for refurbishment and fabric works.
• Produce Bills of Quantities (BQs).
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations.
• Analyse subcontractor returns for compliance and value.
• Identify and capture risks within pricing.
• Prepare cost plans and present to management for sign-off.
• Manage multiple refurb tenders concurrently.
• Collaborate with design teams, clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Support handover of secured projects to operations.

Skills

Tendering experience

Reading drawings

Measurement & take-off

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Concept, part of Axis CLC, is one of the UK’s leading property service specialists, delivering expert property maintenance, refurbishment and compliance services across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003 and backed by the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices with more than 2,500 employees and over 110 years of combined experience. Concept supports clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions across a wide range of essential property services.

We are recruiting for an Estimator to join our Southwest team, supporting, new build, refurbishment and building fabric projects across a range of public sector and commercial environments.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for managing, new build, refurbishment and building fabric tenders valued between £50k to £10m, from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover to the delivery team.

Our work is predominantly refurbishment, and internal building fabric works across multiple sectors, and we typically run a number of projects at any one time. This role would suit someone who is organised, commercially aware, and confident managing several live tenders simultaneously.

The Estimator will play a key role in ensuring tenders are priced accurately, risks are identified, and competitive submissions are prepared for client review.

Responsibilities

As an Estimator, your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing tender documentation and assessing project scope

• Ensuring all relevant information is available to price projects accurately

• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings with clients

• Carrying out detailed take-offs for refurbishment and fabric works

• Producing Bills of Quantities (BQs)

• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations

• Analysing subcontractor returns to ensure compliance and best value

• Identifying and capturing risks within the pricing

• Clearly setting out clarifications and exclusions

• Preparing comprehensive cost plans and presenting them to management for sign-off

• Managing and tracking multiple refurbishment tenders simultaneously

• Working closely with colleagues, clients, contractors, suppliers and the design team throughout the tender process

• Supporting the smooth handover of secured projects to the operations team

About You

To succeed as an Estimator, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience working as an Estimator within, new build, refurbishment or building fabric works
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and schedules
• Strong knowledge of measurement and take-off processes
• Experience managing multiple live tenders simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project (desirable)

What We Offer

• £55,000 - £75,000 Depending upon experience
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme enrolment
• Onsite parking
• Private medical care

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.