Estimator, Reading – Southern Region

Bowmer + Kirkland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading construction company is seeking an Estimator to join their Southern region office. The role involves leading bids, managing tender documentation, and collaborating closely with design teams. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and experience in pricing complex projects over £20m. In return, the company offers competitive benefits including 25 days holiday, private health insurance, and entry into the pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced family friendly policies

Eye care voucher scheme

Recognition of long-service with awards

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering in this role.
• Considerable industry experience.
• Successful in winning bids.

Responsibilities

• Commercial lead on competitive and negotiated bids.
• Produce internal cost plans for tender submissions.
• Manage tender documentation and compliance.

Skills

Experience in Conquest

Ability to identify risks and opportunities

Methodical approach to work

Proficient in the use of estimating software

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant Honours Degree or equivalent

Tools

Conquest

Bluebeam

Kubla Cubed

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Estimator to join our Southern region, based at our Turnham Green Regional office near Reading. To work on both single stage and two stage bids and experience of negotiations during a PCSA.

This is a fulltime permanent role. Ideally 42.5 hours over 5 days per week, start time 8.30am – finish time 5.30pm..

Duties of the Role:

• Commercial lead on competitive and negotiated bids.
• Produce internal cost plans to enable understanding of net cost position, as well as external cost submissions for tender submissions.
• Management of tender documentation.
• Compliance with Group Management Systems.
• Produce and manage subcontractor schedule
• Instigate, monitor and manage bills of quantities production.
• Investigate, identify and present risks and opportunities.
• Produce package enquiry documents and send out market enquiries
• Undertake trade package analysis and make recommendations.
• Presentation of cost summary at tender settlement meeting.
• Completion of relevant sections of the submission – Form of Tender, Clarifications etc.
• Work closely with Design Managers to understand gaps in design information that require pricing and also to identify and evaluate Value Engineering opportunities.
• Successfully submitting a tender on time and to the satisfaction of the Directors.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience in Conquest, Bidwork and in pricing complex projects over £20m in value.
• Relevant Honours Degree or equivalent
• Proven track record of delivering in this role.
• Considerable industry experience.
• Successful in winning bids.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales and deadlines.
• Methodical approach to work, with a keenness for detail.
• Ability to work autonomously or within a team.
• A strong understanding of the Microsoft Office software suite, with particular regard to Exel.
• Proficient in the use of estimating software, currently Conquest.
• Proficient in the use of measurement software, currently Bluebeam and Kubla Cubed.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)
• Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)
• Eye care voucher scheme

Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer.

We value and appreciate every single one of our people.

• Market-leading business
• Family-owned company with family values
• Membership of the Bowmer + Kirkland Group Personal Pension and Life Assurance Plan.
• Sponsored training and professional membership
• Membership of the Bowmer + Kirkland Academy – for those undergoing vocational or academic courses
• 25 days annual leave – one extra day after every three years’ service (up to a maximum of five extra days)
• Recognition of long-service with stunning awards
• Paycare medical cash benefit scheme
• Medical insurance afterqualifying period
• Company car (where applicable)
• Cashplan after qualifying period covering optical, dental and other medical cash back
• Access to a benefits website which offers discounts on many things from travel to lifestyle

N.B. All benefits are subject to continuing review and possible change.

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Created on 16/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom