Estimator, Engineering

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.

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

• 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)

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

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

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