Job Type: Permanent
Engineering @365 is working with a leading construction company that offers end-to-end design, manufacturing and installation services, delivering high quality concrete facades The company are now looking to recruit an Estimator to join the team at their Leicestershire facility.
About the Role
As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders, supporting the business in securing new work. You will review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to assess requirements, quantify materials, and develop detailed cost plans.
Working closely with the commercial and technical teams, you’ll ensure all proposals reflect achievable build methods, realistic timescales, and sound financial margins. This position offers an opportunity to work on a range of innovative façade and structural concrete projects, from concept through to handover.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse drawings, specifications, and project information to determine scope and requirements.
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontract works.
* Collaborate with design, engineering, and procurement teams to validate pricing assumptions.
* Issue enquiries and review supplier quotations to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
* Identify project risks, constraints, and opportunities within each tender submission.
* Support bid preparation, presentations, and value engineering exercises.
* Maintain cost databases and update benchmark pricing information.
* Participate in project handovers, ensuring clear communication of tender allowances.
* Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing tender outcomes and lessons learned.
What we’re looking for
* Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Proven experience as an Estimator within construction or façades.
* Familiarity with reading technical drawings and understanding construction methodologies.
How to apply:
To apply for the Estimator role, please apply above or alternatively call a member of the team at Engineering @365.
Engineering @365 is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation