Estimator
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
The Role
Our client is a well-established, privately owned construction business with over 50 years of success and a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors. Due to continued growth within their Construction Division, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to support pre-construction and tendering activities.
This role plays a key part in the successful delivery of projects, requiring strong commercial awareness, a methodical approach to pricing, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. It would suit an Estimator looking to develop their career within a secure and growing business.
Key Responsibilities
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Appraise tender opportunities for scope, accuracy, and completeness
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Develop measurement and pricing strategies aligned with tender requirements
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Attend opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement, and handover meetings
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Undertake site visits with the pre-construction team
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Prepare and manage supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with commercial and construction teams
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Maintain pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners
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Issue supply chain enquiries using ConQuest Estimating software
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Carry out internal take-offs and measurements using Bluebeam / On-Screen software
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Produce internal Bills of Quantities using ConQuest Estimating software
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Coordinate pricing based on design information and assess alternative solutions
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Undertake fixed price analysis and prepare pricing comparisons for settlement meetings
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Support Contractor Proposals and PQQ submissions where required
What You’ll Bring
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an Estimator within the construction industry
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Strong understanding of estimating procedures and standard construction methodologies and good commercial awareness and financial understanding
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Experience across a range of sectors, ideally including care homes, schools, industrial/logistics, and refurbishment projects
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Ability to manage own tenders from initial enquiry through to submission
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Collaborative approach with internal teams and external stakeholders
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Strong communication and negotiation skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
A construction-related degree is desirable but not essential.
What’s On Offer
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Competitive salary and car allowance
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Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development with a supportive and collaborative working environment
**Please note that Sponsorship will not be offered for this role**
If you’re an experienced Estimator looking to join a stable, growing construction business with a strong project pipeline, we’d love to hear from you. Contact William on (phone number removed) or Engineered Connections's Head Office on (phone number removed)