Estimator - Reinforced Concrete

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare cash plan

On-site parking

Career progression

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited in Barnsley are seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team. You will prepare tenders from drawings, produce first principles rates, measure quantities and manage multiple tenders for groundworks and reinforced concrete projects.

Applicants should have three years’ estimating experience, strong communication skills, and a robust understanding of construction methods.

Qualifications

• At least three years' estimating experience within groundworks and/or reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience preparing tenders from first principles.
• Experience tendering for construction or civil engineering packages.
• Experience on projects valued up to £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.
• Based within a commutable distance of Barnsley.

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

Estimating experience

Tender preparation

Reading drawings

Commercial awareness

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organised

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