Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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)