Estimator (Team Leader)

Roundhouse recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Estimator (Team Leader) in Burton upon Trent. This role involves leading a team of design engineers, interpreting construction drawings, and building customer relationships. Successful candidates will have years of construction estimating experience and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits including holiday, health plan, and progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Life assurance

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in a construction estimating/technical role.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Confident interpreting drawings; sound knowledge of construction processes/standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings and prepare detailed technical schedules/quotes.
• Lead & develop Design Engineers: set expectations and review performance.
• Build customer relationships via calls/emails and attend site meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Estimator (Team Leader) – Salary DOE + Benefits – Permanent – Swadlincote – Start to suit notice

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings; prepare detailed, competitive technical schedules/quotes.
• Provide basic calculations to current standards with support from an internal structural team.
• Issue cost variations for live projects; keep trackers/files accurate.
• Lead & develop Design Engineers: set expectations, delegate, review performance.
• Run clear handovers to the project team when orders land.
• Build customer relationships via calls/emails; attend office/site meetings as required.
• Deliver product presentations and occasional site-installation training.
• Champion Health & Safety; maintain quality and compliance in all outputs.

You'll Need

• Several years' experience in a construction estimating/technical role.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving; commercially aware and target-driven.
• Confident interpreting drawings; sound knowledge of construction processes/standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication and organisation.

Benefits

• 33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays; sell/carry options)
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Life assurance & employee assistance programme
• Long-service awards, staff rewards/discounts
• Tailored progression in a fast-growing, innovative business

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This vacancy is advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Limited, acting as an Employment Agency.

Keywords: lead design engineer, lead estimator, estimating, take-offs, quotations, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, construction, technical sales, team lead, Swadlincote, handover, value engineering, global expansion