Estimator/Senior Estimator; Commercial Building
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing
Estimator
£45,000 - £60,000 Benefits
Leicester
Permanent | Full Time
Full UK Driving Licence required due to the nature of the job
Estimator | Senior Estimator | Construction Estimator | Pre-Construction | Main Contractor | Construction | Tendering | Cost Planning
This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with strong commercial awareness to take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to contract award, working on a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across the Midlands (Manufacturing Logistics Facilities)
Our client, a successful and growing Main Contractor, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their established Pre-Construction team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in securing future business, developing subcontractor relationships and supporting the continued growth of a highly respected construction contractor.
Essential Skills & Experience- Previous experience as an Estimator within the construction industry
- Experience with Logistics and Facilities sectors
- Strong understanding of construction tendering and pre-construction processes
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical information
- Experience preparing estimates, tenders and cost plans
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Preparing detailed budgets, construction estimates and tenders
- Reviewing employer requirements, specifications and tender documents
- Undertaking quantity take-offs from drawings and project information
- Preparing Bills of Quantities and pricing schedules
- Producing and issuing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
- Evaluating quotations and preparing tender comparisons
- Managing tender submissions and associated documentation
- Handling post-tender negotiations and queries
- Managing projects through the pre-construction and contract award stages
- Coordinating successful handovers to operational delivery teams
- Maintaining and developing subcontractor and supplier relationships
- Attending client meetings and project site visits
- Salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of construction projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Long-term stability with a growing contractor
- Comprehensive benefits package
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