Experienced Estimator – Pre-Construction

Bimplus; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

Bimplus in Preston is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the pre-construction team. You will prepare accurate estimates, review drawings and tender documentation, and produce cost plans for a range of construction projects.

You will obtain subcontractor quotes, evaluate value engineering opportunities, and support tender submissions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure new work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within a Main Contractor environment.
• Experience pricing projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, residential, or public sector developments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, procurement, and estimating principles.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Experience interpreting architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• A proactive, organised and commercially driven approach.
• Relevant qualifications in construction/estimating would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for a wide range of construction projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Producing detailed take-offs, cost plans, and pricing schedules.
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities to maximise project value.
• Assessing commercial and technical risks during the tender process.
• Preparing comprehensive tender submissions within agreed timescales.
• Working closely with pre-construction, commercial, and operational teams.
• Attending client meetings, tender interviews and pre-start meetings where required.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supporting the business in securing new projects across sectors.

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Drawings interpretation

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-tender management

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Construction/QS qualifications

Job description

Bimplus in Preston is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the pre-construction team. You will prepare accurate estimates, review drawings and tender documentation, and produce cost plans for a range of construction projects.

You will obtain subcontractor quotes, evaluate value engineering opportunities, and support tender submissions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure new work.