Estimator Team Leader

The Roundhouse; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning Construction Company in Burton upon Trent is seeking an Estimator with leadership experience to mentor designers and manage technical enquiries. Responsibilities include interpreting construction drawings, preparing competitive quotes, and leading a team while championing health and safety. Candidates should have several years' experience in a technical role within the construction industry. This position offers tailored progression opportunities into senior management.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Life assurance & employee assistance programme

Long-service awards, staff rewards/discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings and prepare quotes.
• Provide calculations to current standards with support.
• Lead and develop Design Engineers and set expectations.
• Build customer relationships and attend meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Are you an Estimator with Leadership experience looking to lead technical enquiries, mentor designers and help drive standards in an award winning Construction Company offering Progression into Senior Management?

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

Role Snapshot / 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.

Qualifications

• 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.