Freelance Estimator for Construction & Refurbishment Tenders

Linear Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment are seeking an experienced Freelance Estimator to support a growing pipeline of tender opportunities across education, industrial and public sectors. The role focuses on estimating, pricing labour, materials and subcontractors, and producing competitive tender submissions.

The successful candidate will work independently to meet deadlines, manage tender programmes and deliver accurate, commercially aware cost estimates that support framework and school-related bids.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in construction estimating and tender pricing.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction and refurbishment projects.
• Undertake detailed pricing of labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify risks, potential cost savings and commercial opportunities within tender submissions.
• Prepare tender pricing documents, bills of quantities and cost breakdowns as required.
• Support the preparation and submission of framework and school-related tenders.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Liaise with the wider team to clarify project requirements and ensure tender submissions are comprehensive.

Job description

Linear Recruitment are seeking an experienced Freelance Estimator to support a growing pipeline of tender opportunities across education, industrial and public sectors. The role focuses on estimating, pricing labour, materials and subcontractors, and producing competitive tender submissions.

The successful candidate will work independently to meet deadlines, manage tender programmes and deliver accurate, commercially aware cost estimates that support framework and school-related bids.