Estimator – Precise Tender & Costing Specialist

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Chatham ME5 is seeking a commercially focused Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join their established team. The role covers pre-contract estimating and post-contract commercial management, with responsibility for pricing, take-offs, and cost control.

You will review drawings, prepare competitive tenders, liaise with clients and suppliers, and maintain accurate records and cost databases to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating or quantity surveying.
• Ability to price labour, materials and costs.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and take-offs from drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed take-offs and measurements from drawings, specifications and project information.
• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates and pricing for tenders and enquiries.
• Price labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and associated project costs.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope, omissions, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and cost databases.
• Ensure tenders and quotations are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain labour schedules, monitoring labour requirements and costs against budget.
• Track project costs and identify potential cost overruns at an early stage.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Reading technical drawings

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Chatham ME5 is seeking a commercially focused Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join their established team. The role covers pre-contract estimating and post-contract commercial management, with responsibility for pricing, take-offs, and cost control.

You will review drawings, prepare competitive tenders, liaise with clients and suppliers, and maintain accurate records and cost databases to support project delivery.