Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Position: Estimator (Permanent)
Estimator

Location:

South Yorkshire
Salary:
Competitive + Car Allowance
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

The Role

Our client is a well-established, privately owned construction business with over 50 years of success and a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors. Due to continued growth within their Construction Division, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to support pre-construction and tendering activities.

This role plays a key part in the successful delivery of projects, requiring strong commercial awareness, a methodical approach to pricing, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. It would suit an Estimator looking to develop their career within a secure and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

* Appraise tender opportunities for scope, accuracy, and completeness

* Develop measurement and pricing strategies aligned with tender requirements

* Attend opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement, and handover meetings

* Undertake site visits with the pre-construction team

* Prepare and manage supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with commercial and construction teams

* Maintain pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners

* Issue supply chain enquiries using Con Quest Estimating software

* Carry out internal take-offs and measurements using Bluebeam / On-Screen software

* Produce internal Bills of Quantities using Con Quest Estimating software

* Coordinate pricing based on design information and assess alternative solutions

* Undertake fixed price analysis and prepare pricing comparisons for settlement meetings

* Support Contractor Proposals and PQQ submissions where required

What You’ll Bring

* Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an Estimator within the construction industry

* Strong understanding of estimating procedures and standard construction methodologies and good commercial awareness and financial understanding

* Experience across a range of sectors, ideally including care homes, schools, industrial/logistics, and refurbishment projects

* Ability to manage own tenders from initial enquiry through to submission

* Collaborative approach with internal teams and external stakeholders

* Strong communication and negotiation skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

A construction-related degree is desirable but not essential.

What’s On Offer

* Competitive salary and car allowance

* Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development with a supportive and collaborative working environment

** Please note that Sponsorship will not be offered for this role*
* If you’re an experienced Estimator looking to join a stable, growing construction business with a strong project pipeline, we’d love to hear from you. Contact William on (phone number removed) or Engineered Connections's Head Office on (phone number removed)