Estimator, Construction

Construction Estimator

Location:

Bolton, BL7

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:30pm | Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Right to Work:
Full UK right to work required

Experienced Construction Estimator – Join a Growing Business

Are you an experienced Estimator with a background in construction who enjoys getting into the detail of a project, working from technical drawings and producing accurate, commercially sound quotations?

We are looking for an experienced Construction Estimator to join a successful and well-established business in Bolton.

This is a great opportunity for someone who understands the construction environment and is confident taking a project from initial enquiry and drawings through to costing, quotation and handover.

We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong numerical and commercial ability, and a genuine technical interest in drawings, specifications, quantities and costing.

You will be responsible for reviewing incoming enquiries, understanding exactly what is required, identifying the materials, labour and other costs involved, obtaining supplier quotations and producing accurate estimates.

You'll also have the opportunity to use your existing experience to challenge assumptions, identify potential issues and improve the way estimating is carried out within the business.

This is not simply a role where you will be following a set process. We want someone who can bring their construction knowledge, commercial experience and ideas to the business and help develop the estimating function.

The Role

As the Estimator, you will take ownership of enquiries from the initial review through to quotation and, ultimately, handover to the operational team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Reviewing incoming construction enquiries, drawings, specifications and project information.

Triage incoming enquiries to understand the scope, complexity, timescales and information required before progressing with an estimate.

Taking ownership of the step-by-step estimating process, ensuring every element of a project is considered.

Interpreting technical drawings, schedules and specifications to establish project requirements.

Confidently reading and navigating 2D and 3D CAD drawings.

Extracting quantities, measurements, materials and specifications from drawings.

Preparing accurate and commercially competitive cost estimates and quotations.

Calculating material, labour and associated project costs.

Obtaining and assessing quotations from suppliers and manufacturers.

Comparing supplier pricing and identifying opportunities to improve costs and margins.

Identifying discrepancies, omissions, risks or potential issues within drawings and project information.

Raising queries and obtaining clarification where information is incomplete or unclear.

Using your construction experience and commercial judgement to challenge assumptions and ensure estimates are realistic.

Supporting procurement activities and supplier negotiations where required.

Carrying out Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) to monitor project performance and profitability.

Supporting Main Contract Reviews, including programme, delivery and commercial requirements.

Monitoring project profitability through regular commercial reviews.

Working closely with Sales, Design, Operations, Logistics, suppliers and customers.

Ensuring accurate and complete project handovers to the operational team.

Maintaining accurate estimating records across CRM and business management systems.

Contributing ideas to improve estimating processes, systems and procedures.

Working in accordance with company procedures, quality standards and ISO requirements.

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