Seasoned Construction Estimator: Tendering & Costing

MostonRECRUIT; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Annual leave plus public holidays

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee referral programme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

MostonRECRUIT is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its growing construction team in the UK. The role focuses on producing detailed cost estimates for a range of projects and supporting tender submissions from early conception through to delivery.

The successful candidate will analyse drawings, specifications, and scopes of work, identify risks, and liaise with procurement to ensure competitive pricing. A strong analytical background and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an estimating role within the construction or built environment sector.
• Strong numerical, commercial, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed cost estimates covering labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, overheads, and preliminaries.
• Review tender documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules, and scope of works.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions, and assumptions during the tender process.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with design, commercial, and operational teams to ensure estimates align with technical requirements and project programmes.
• Provide advice on cost risks, contingencies, value engineering opportunities, and alternative construction methods.
• Support post-tender negotiations and ensure a smooth handover of estimating information to project delivery teams.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries, and benchmarking information to improve pricing accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in tender review meetings and present pricing strategies to senior stakeholders where required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Construction/QS/CE

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Construction estimating software

BIM

Digital take-off software

Data-driven estimating platforms

Job description

MostonRECRUIT is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its growing construction team in the UK. The role focuses on producing detailed cost estimates for a range of projects and supporting tender submissions from early conception through to delivery.

The successful candidate will analyse drawings, specifications, and scopes of work, identify risks, and liaise with procurement to ensure competitive pricing. A strong analytical background and good communication skills are essential.