Estimator - Refurbishment & Building Fabric

Axis CLC; 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, 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