Estimator Pre-Construction Division Location: Oldham
£Employment Type: Full-Time
Construction / Pre-Construction
Reports to: Pre-Construction Manager Overview
An established construction business is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its Pre-Construction division. The Estimator will play a critical role in supporting work-winning activities and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the tender lifecycle.
Upload all tender information into CRM software and maintain an up-to-date tender register.
File and manage documents on the internal server for clear project visibility.
Review workload weekly with the Pre-Construction Manager to agree tender priorities.
Prepare general and project-specific qualifications and clarifications.
Produce high-quality tender submissions for approval prior to client issue.
Risk, Opportunity & Competitor Analysis
Assess tenders for risks and opportunities, reporting strategies back to the Pre-Construction Manager.
Research and understand competitor activity for each project.
Operational & Commercial Handover
Present full project details at handover meetings following a successful bid.
Liaise with operational and commercial teams throughout the tender process.
Ensure seamless transition of documentation and communication from estimating to pre-construction.
Produce tender information for estimating timetables and resource planning.
Update tender spreadsheets and CRM systems regularly.
Generate weekly tender progress reports for review with the Pre-Construction Manager.
Strong data management and software skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to interpret construction drawings.
Understanding of construction preliminary cost build-ups.
Awareness of construction contracts and commercial processes.
Knowledge of construction programming methodologies.
Construction-related qualification (preferably HNC or above).
Technical product training.