Hybrid Estimator: Tender & Budget Mastery

TEAM; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health insurance

Pension

Profit share

Holiday allowance

CPD

Job summary

TEAM in Derby is seeking an Estimator to own tenders and budgets, turning specifications, site information and supplier quotations into accurate, competitive submissions that give projects the best possible commercial start. You’ll work closely with contracts, commercial teams, clients and subcontractors, balancing competitiveness with buildability, safety and quality.

With hybrid working available, you’ll manage your workload between the office and home while continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience preparing construction tenders, budgets and detailed cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, specs, contract conditions and site costs.
• Ability to assess subcontractor, material and plant quotations for tender submissions.
• Knowledge of construction health and safety requirements and quality management.
• Experience collaborating with clients, commercial teams, contracts teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, specifications and contract conditions to identify issues.
• Prepare accurate estimates, budgets and tender submissions aligned with project requirements.
• Visit sites to assess access, utilities and local conditions affecting costs.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor quotations, material prices and plant rates.
• Develop activity rates, site overheads and resourced programmes with safety/quality allowances.
• Support project handovers and maintain records; guide junior team members.

Skills

Tendering

Budgeting

Subcontractor quotes

Site visits

Cost planning

Job description

TEAM in Derby is seeking an Estimator to own tenders and budgets, turning specifications, site information and supplier quotations into accurate, competitive submissions that give projects the best possible commercial start. You’ll work closely with contracts, commercial teams, clients and subcontractors, balancing competitiveness with buildability, safety and quality.

With hybrid working available, you’ll manage your workload between the office and home while continuing professional development