Estimator - Reinforced Concrete

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Company healthcare cash plan

Free on-site parking

Long-term career progression

Supportive and collaborative working

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD are representing an established contractor in Barnsley seeking an experienced Estimator to join the commercial team. The role focuses on preparing tenders from drawings and specs, measuring quantities, and managing multiple bids with strong client and supplier liaison.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in estimating within groundworks or reinforced concrete, with a solid grasp of first principles tendering and commercial risk assessment.

Qualifications

• At least three years' estimating experience within groundworks and/or reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience preparing tenders from first principles.
• Demonstrable experience tendering for construction or civil engineering packages.
• Experience working on projects valued up to approximately £30 million.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and technology.
• Confident measuring quantities and interpreting technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive tenders from construction drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities.
• Produce detailed rates from first principles.
• Measure and take off quantities from construction drawings.
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously at different stages.
• Lead target price reviews and tender review meetings.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and design teams to obtain additional information.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
• Attend pre-contract and post-contract meetings.
• Provide commercial insight throughout the tender process.
• Present tender information and recommendations to senior management.
• Complete detailed handovers of successful tenders to the construction delivery team.

Skills

Tendering

Quantity take-off

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Independent working

Job description

Bennett & Game are pleased to represent an established specialist contractor seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team in Barnsley.

The company delivers groundworks and reinforced concrete structures packages across the building and civil engineering sectors, with projects typically valued between £5 million and £30 million.

With a strong pipeline of secured projects and frameworks, this is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with relevant sector experience to join a stable and growing contractor offering long-term career development.

Estimator Job Overview

• Prepare accurate and competitive tenders from construction drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities
• Produce detailed rates from first principles
• Measure and take off quantities from construction drawings
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously at different stages
• Lead target price reviews and tender review meetings
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Liaise with clients, consultants and design teams to obtain additional information
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions
• Attend pre-contract and post-contract meetings
• Provide commercial insight throughout the tender process
• Present tender information and recommendations to senior management
• Complete detailed handovers of successful tenders to the construction delivery team

Estimator Job Requirements

• At least three years' estimating experience within groundworks and/or reinforced concrete structures
• Previous experience preparing tenders from first principles
• Demonstrable experience tendering for construction or civil engineering packages
• Experience working on projects valued up to approximately £30 million
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and technology
• Confident measuring quantities and interpreting technical drawings
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to manage several tenders and competing deadlines
• Proactive, organised and capable of working independently
• Based within a commutable distance of Barnsley

Estimator Salary and Benefits

• Salary of £50,000-£80,000, depending on experience
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company healthcare cash plan
• Comfortable office-based working environment
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

Permanent position with an established specialist contractor