Pre-Construction Estimator — Career Path to Manager

Frontline Construction Recruitment; Kempston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension

Progression into Pre-Construction

Job summary

Frontline Construction Recruitment is partnering with a growing contractor in Bedford to recruit an Estimator / Pre-Construction progression role, office-based.

You will prepare cost estimates, take-offs, and manage tender submissions for projects up to £3m, with progression into pre-construction management.

The role offers £45,000-£50,000 plus package, company vehicle, private healthcare, pension, and clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator within commercial construction.
• Comfortable pricing projects through full tender processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Keen to progress into a broader pre-construction role.
• Good communication with suppliers/clients.
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND or similar) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial projects.
• Carry out take-offs from drawings including labour and material assessments.
• Review project documentation and highlight risks/opportunities.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Support RFIs and client communication during tender stage.
• Assist with planning, sequencing, and pre-construction strategy.
• Attend site visits, surveys, and tender meetings.
• Support tender handovers to delivery teams.

Skills

Estimator experience

Tender pricing

Take-offs

Subcontractor liaison

Attention to detail

Pre-construction progression

Client communication

Education

HNC/HND or similar

Job description

Frontline Construction Recruitment is partnering with a growing contractor in Bedford to recruit an Estimator / Pre-Construction progression role, office-based.

You will prepare cost estimates, take-offs, and manage tender submissions for projects up to £3m, with progression into pre-construction management.

The role offers £45,000-£50,000 plus package, company vehicle, private healthcare, pension, and clear progression path.