A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, focused and experienced Estimator to join the commercial team of a very fast-paced construction flooring business in the Greater Bristol area.
The company, as part of their continued success, has an immediate opening to add to their team to support exciting new business wins. This is a Mon to Fri position.
As an Estimator, you'll be responsible for quantifying flooring plans, preparing accurate and competitive quotations, and reporting to both the Sales Director and Commercial Manager. Your goal: help ensure the pricing strategy supports a strong conversion rate to secured orders, delivered with the right margins.
You'll be confident interpreting construction drawings and floor plans, have a sharp eye for detail, and be comfortable managing multiple tenders while contributing to a high-performing commercial team.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Collaborating closely with Commercial and Sales departments to support business growth
· Quantify flooring works from drawings and specifications using Callidus and other digital tools.
· Preparing detailed costings and competitive tenders for commercial flooring projects.
· Assessing and price project variations efficiently and accurately.
· Managing multiple tenders and quotations at any given time, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
· Interpreting architectural and construction drawings specific to flooring scopes.
· Engaging with clients and main contractors to fully understand project requirements.
· Working under pressure to meet deadlines, often across several concurrent projects.
· Researching and analysing costs for flooring materials, adhesives, labour, and equipment
· Obtaining and assessing supplier / subcontractor quotes to ensure value for money
· Collaborating with the Procurement Manager to negotiate pricing and secure discounts
· Identifying and evaluating project-specific risks during the pricing stage
· Producing and submitting clear, concise and competitive flooring quotations
· Assisting with bid preparation and contract negotiations
· Supporting the commercial team with pre-construction planning and budgeting
· Monitoring and evaluating pricing strategy success through analysis of win rates and post-project cost reviews
The Role Requires:
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and client portals/document hosting systems.
· Precision and attention to detail in all aspects of estimating
· Ability to work independently as well as within a team
· Strong communication skills-both verbal and written
· A flexible, can-do approach with a proactive mindset
The client is successful, growing and will provide their employees with further training and qualifications to support their professional development. Preference will be given to candidates that are well educated, conscientious and are self-starters.
This is an exceptional opportunity to really make a positive mark within a very friendly, supportive and team-oriented business.
For immediate consideration, send your CV without delay!
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
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