Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 / 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥
Main Contractor | Maidstone / Kent
📍 Maidstone / Kent
💷 £70,000–£85,000 per annum
🚗 Car allowance + excellent benefits + potential bonus
📋 Permanent position
𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Hawkes Resourcing Group is working confidentially with an established and highly successful construction business looking to strengthen its Pre-Construction and Estimating team.
With a strong pipeline of work, an excellent reputation and continued investment in its people, this is an opportunity to join a progressive contractor with clear plans for the future.
The company’s identity is confidential at this stage. Suitable candidates will receive further information before any details are submitted.
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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗘
Joining an established pre-construction team, you’ll prepare and manage competitive tenders across a variety of construction projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
▪ Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications
▪ Preparing detailed, accurate cost estimates
▪ Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
▪ Obtaining, analysing and comparing quotations
▪ Identifying commercial opportunities and risks
▪ Working closely with pre-construction, commercial and operational colleagues
▪ Attending tender meetings, site visits and internal reviews
▪ Supporting value engineering and alternative construction solutions
▪ Delivering commercially robust tenders within agreed deadlines
▪ Supporting the transition from pre-construction into delivery
▪ Building strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥
An experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator from a main contracting, fit-out, refurbishment or similar contracting background.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
▪ Around five or more years of relevant estimating experience
▪ A strong understanding of tendering and pre-construction
▪ Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
▪ Experience pricing projects from drawings and tender documentation
▪ Strong subcontractor and supplier knowledge
▪ The confidence to work independently and as part of a team
▪ A professional, practical approach to estimating
Applications are welcomed from both established Estimators and Senior Estimators.
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗘
£70,000–£85,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a car allowance and excellent company benefits.
There is also potential for additional performance-related incentives for the right individual. Full package details will be discussed confidentially.
𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗧?
An impressive pipeline. An established senior management team. A business investing in its working environment, long-term growth and the people who make it happen.
The company places real emphasis on retaining and developing good people. There are also attractive aspects of its working environment and future plans that we’ll share privately with suitable candidates.
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𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚.
If you’re an Estimator, Senior Estimator or pre-construction professional who would consider the right opportunity in Kent, we’d like to hear from you