Estimator, Engineering

Estimator

Location:

Dartford, Kent (Office-based)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Personal Performance-Based Commission

Hours:

8.30am-5pm or 9am-5.30pm (your choice)

Team Jobs is working with a well-established UK specialist in smoke ventilation systems, supporting them in the search for an experienced Estimator to join their growing Sales & Estimating team.

This is a key role for a detail-oriented and analytical professional who enjoys working across complex projects, collaborating with internal teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver accurate and commercially sound costings.

Hybrid working is available following the completion of initial training.

The Role

As an Estimator, you'll be responsible for producing accurate estimates from tender stage through to project handover, ensuring technical, financial, and commercial risks are identified and managed effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

Analysing tender enquiry drawings, fire strategies, and specifications to determine scope of works
Quantifying materials and labour requirements
Preparing, updating, and submitting quotations throughout the tender process
Identifying technical and commercial project risks
Reviewing contracts to ensure alignment with tender scope and pricing
Preparing schedules of rates and costs for payment applications
Carrying out design checks to ensure compliance with agreed scope
Finalising budgets for live projects
Liaising with internal teams to ensure budgets and costs are maintained
Maintaining accurate records via CRM systems
Managing project handovers to design and project management teams
Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Skills & Experience

Proven experience as an Estimator
Strong technical knowledge of smoke ventilation (or fire alarm systems)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Confident working both independently and as part of a team
Able to negotiate with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients
Comfortable working closely with surveyors, architects, and engineers
Ability to identify cost-saving alternatives while maintaining quality and compliance
Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
Familiarity with estimating software

Experience with in the commercial sector (preferred but not essential)

Requirements

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above)
Ability to travel to the Dartford office
Established client relationships (advantageous)

Benefits

Personal performance-based commission
Ongoing training and development
Private healthcare plan

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