Senior Estimator - Construction Tenders & Costing Lead

Thorn Baker Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is partnering with a growing South West construction contractor to appoint an Estimator. The role focuses on preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions across a range of projects, reviewing drawings and specs, and producing detailed costings.

You will identify commercial risks, opportunities and cost-saving measures, liaise with clients and suppliers, and support handover of successful tenders to delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in the construction industry.
• Experience pricing refurbishment, fit-out or general building projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and associated costs.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience obtaining subcontractor quotations and negotiating costs.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for construction projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documents and project requirements.
• Producing accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costings.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Carrying out take-offs and measuring quantities from drawings.
• Identifying potential commercial risks, opportunities and cost-saving measures.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Preparing tender documentation, bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive and submitted within deadlines.
• Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the delivery and commercial teams.
• Maintaining up-to-date cost information and supplier databases.
• Contributing to value engineering and alternative cost proposals where appropriate.

Skills

Take-offs

Tender submissions

Costing

Negotiation

Estimating software

Excel

Interpreting drawings

Education

Construction-related qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Thorn Baker Recruitment is partnering with a growing South West construction contractor to appoint an Estimator. The role focuses on preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions across a range of projects, reviewing drawings and specs, and producing detailed costings.

You will identify commercial risks, opportunities and cost-saving measures, liaise with clients and suppliers, and support handover of successful tenders to delivery teams.