Estimator – Refurbishment & Building Fabric Tenders

Axis CLC Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme enrolment

Onsite parking

Private medical care

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Concept, part of Axis CLC, is recruiting an Estimator to join our Southwest team, handling new build, refurbishment and building fabric tenders from £50k to £10m across public sector and commercial environments.

The Estimator will price tenders, identify risks, and prepare competitive submissions, coordinating with clients, suppliers and the design team throughout the process and ensuring a smooth handover to delivery.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Concept, part of Axis CLC, is recruiting an Estimator to join our Southwest team, handling new build, refurbishment and building fabric tenders from £50k to £10m across public sector and commercial environments.

The Estimator will price tenders, identify risks, and prepare competitive submissions, coordinating with clients, suppliers and the design team throughout the process and ensuring a smooth handover to delivery.