Estimator Bedford
Salary: £65,000 + Benefits
Hours: 8.305 MondayThursday, 8.304.30 Friday
Benefits
£65,000 salary
Pension after 6 months
Healthcare after 6 months
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Long-term career development and progression
Beautiful countryside office location
Stable business with 50+ years trading history
The Company
A long-established, privately owned contractor with over 50 years of success across the Home Counties. They deliver new build and refurbishment projects in commercial, education, healthcare, leisure and highways/civil engineering, with project values ranging from £250k to £5m. The team is highly skilled, friendly and stable, working from impressive countryside offices and maintaining strong, long-standing client relationships.
The Role
You will prepare accurate and competitive tenders across a wide range of sectors, working closely with the commercial team. You will be joining an existing estimating team of two, working largely from the office with site visits as required.
Projects include both new build and refurbishment schemes, as well as small civils and groundworks elements. Youll build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, contributing to a culture focused on quality, value and teamwork. Experience with Causeway is beneficial but not essential.
The Right Person
5+ years experience as an Estimator in construction
Experience in new build or refurbishment (ideally both)
Groundworks or civils experience beneficial but not essential
Strong IT literacy (Causeway experience an advantage)
GCSE Maths grade C or above
Strong analytical and communication skills
Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Comfortable pricing projects from £250k to £5m
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator seeking long-term stability, excellent pay and a genuinely supportive team. Youll join a contractor with a great reputation, diverse workload and a culture where people stay because they enjoy the work and the environment.
Keywords: Estimator Bedford, Construction Estimator, New Build Estimator, Refurbishment Estimator, Civils Estimator, Construction Jobs Bedfordshire, Estimator Home Counties.
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