Working alongside our experienced Bid and Operational teams, you'll assist with pricing tenders for new and existing clients across Public Services and Commercial projects. Our work spans a wide mix of projects nationwide, giving you exposure to different clients and schemes as you grow in confidence.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation of quotations, bids, and tenders
- Helping prepare supplier and subcontractor enquiries and reviewing returned quotations
- Supporting take‑offs and quantity measurement for pricing purposes
- Gathering materials, labour and plant information needed for tender submissions
- Contributing to the preparation of tender breakdowns and value engineering options
- Liaising with colleagues, subcontractors, suppliers and clients to gather key project information
- Attending internal or client meetings as required
- Supporting the assessment of operational and commercial risks in bids
- Learning to measure projects using SMM7 or NRM (training provided if required)
Qualifications
- Hands‑on experience in construction estimating, cost planning or a similar technical role at an assistant or junior level
- Basic understanding of pricing, measurements or construction project processes
- Willingness to learn more and develop technical skills
- Strong attention to detail with good written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and openness to learning estimating software
- Motivated, organised and eager to pursue a long‑term career in estimating
- Applications will not be considered from those with no estimating experience
- A qualification within the construction sector is highly advantageous
Benefits
- Attractive salary and benefits package to suit you
- 27 days holidays and Bank Holiday, with option to buy or sell holidays
- Company car allowance
- Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%
- Hybrid working – flexible working patterns considered
- Discounted healthcare scheme
- High‑street and lifestyle discounts including taste card
- One day paid volunteering per year
- Length of service awards
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .
