Estimator/Senior Estimator (Commercial Building)

The JobsBoard; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to varied projects

Collaborative environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The JobsBoard is seeking an experienced Estimator to take ownership of tenders from enquiry through to contract award for diverse Midlands construction projects, based in Leicester. The role demands strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to pre-construction tasks.

Join a growing main contractor with opportunities for career progression, training and a comprehensive benefits package. Full UK driving licence is required due to site and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator within the construction industry.
• Experience with logistics and facilities sectors.
• Strong understanding of construction tendering and pre-construction processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Experience preparing estimates, tenders and cost plans.
• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed budgets, construction estimates and tenders.
• Reviewing employer requirements, specifications and tender documents.
• Undertaking quantity take-offs from drawings and project information.
• Preparing Bills of Quantities and pricing schedules.
• Producing and issuing subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
• Evaluating quotations and preparing tender comparisons.
• Managing tender submissions and associated documentation.
• Handling post-tender negotiations and queries.
• Managing projects through the pre-construction and contract award stages.
• Coordinating successful handovers to operational delivery teams.
• Maintaining and developing subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Attending client meetings and project site visits.

Skills

Tendering

Cost planning

Contract negotiation

Communication

Multi-tender management

Driving licence

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

IT skills

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Estimator

£45,000 - £60,000 Benefits

Leicester

Permanent | Full Time

Full UK Driving Licence required due to the nature of the job

Estimator | Senior Estimator | Construction Estimator | Pre-Construction | Main Contractor | Construction | Tendering | Cost Planning

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with strong commercial awareness to take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to contract award, working on a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across the Midlands (Manufacturing Logistics Facilities)

Our client, a successful and growing Main Contractor, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their established Pre-Construction team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in securing future business, developing subcontractor relationships and supporting the continued growth of a highly respected construction contractor.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as an Estimator within the construction industry
• Experience with Logistics and Facilities sectors
• Strong understanding of construction tendering and pre-construction processes
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical information
• Experience preparing estimates, tenders and cost plans
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines
• Full UK Driving Licence

The Role

• Preparing detailed budgets, construction estimates and tenders
• Reviewing employer requirements, specifications and tender documents
• Undertaking quantity take-offs from drawings and project information
• Preparing Bills of Quantities and pricing schedules
• Producing and issuing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Evaluating quotations and preparing tender comparisons
• Managing tender submissions and associated documentation
• Handling post-tender negotiations and queries
• Managing projects through the pre-construction and contract award stages
• Coordinating successful handovers to operational delivery teams
• Maintaining and developing subcontractor and supplier relationships
• Attending client meetings and project site visits

What's On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of construction projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term stability with a growing contractor
• Comprehensive benefits package