Estimator, Business

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

An Exciting Opportunity to Join a Growing Commercial Team

We are delighted to be supporting a successful and forward-thinking organisation with the appointment of an experienced Estimator to join their expanding estimating team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with experience in construction, civil engineering, manufacturing or a related technical environment to take on a varied and rewarding role working across a diverse range of commercial projects.

As an Estimator, you will play a key role in preparing accurate and commercially competitive cost estimates, reviewing project requirements, supporting commercial decision-making and working closely with suppliers, customers and internal teams to help ensure projects are delivered successfully, efficiently and profitably.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong eye for detail and wants to develop their career within a growing business offering excellent long-term progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

· Review and assess project enquiries, drawings and specifications to determine scope, requirements and commercial considerations.

· Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates and quotations using company estimating systems.

· Interpret technical drawings, schedules and specifications to ensure accurate project pricing.

· Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain competitive quotations, product information and lead times.

· Evaluate supplier pricing and identify opportunities for cost savings and commercial efficiencies.

· Carry out Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) to monitor project financial performance and profitability.

· Support Main Contract Reviews, including programme requirements, delivery schedules and commercial obligations.

· Monitor project profitability through regular monthly commercial reviews.

· Assist with procurement activities and supplier negotiations where required.

· Work collaboratively with Sales Estimating, Design, Operations and Logistics teams to support successful project delivery.

· Triage incoming enquiries, identifying potential opportunities and allocating suitable enquiries to the Sales Estimating team.

· Maintain accurate estimating records and project information across CRM and business management systems.

· Support effective project handovers to operational teams, ensuring all commercial and estimating information is complete and accurate.

· Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures, quality standards and ISO requirements.

About You

You will be a highly organised and commercially aware professional with excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and numerical skills.

You will ideally have experience working within an estimating, commercial or project-based environment and be comfortable interpreting technical drawings, specifications and project information.

We are looking for someone who is:

· Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

· Commercially minded with strong analytical and numerical abilities.

· Confident interpreting technical drawings, schedules and specifications.

· Comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.

· A confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proactive, self-motivated and capable of working independently.

· A collaborative team player who enjoys working cross-functionally.

· Competent using Microsoft Office and estimating or business management software.

· Committed to delivering consistently high standards of accuracy, quality and customer service.

Desirable Experience

The following experience would be advantageous:

· Previous estimating experience within construction, civil engineering or manufacturing.

· Experience with in construction materials, hard landscaping or a related sector.

· Experience preparing commercial cost estimates and quotations.

· CAD experience.

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