Our client is a specialist contractor with a strong reputation for delivering equestrian construction, agricultural buildings, fencing, drainage, surfacing and estate infrastructure. They are entering a planned phase of growth and expanding their service offering. To support this journey, they are seeking an Estimator who wants ownership, impact and the opportunity to contribute to a developing commercial function.
The Role
This is a key position responsible for managing the pricing and tendering function, working closely with the Managing Director to ensure projects are accurately costed and commercially viable.
You will:
* Prepare detailed cost estimates across equestrian, agricultural, civils, fencing and estate works
* Produce clear, professional tender submissions
* Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and delivery teams
* Identify commercial risks early and protect margin
* Support the development of scalable estimating systems and commercial processes
* Bring complementary experience to strengthen the client’s expanding service capability
A significant proportion of projects require pricing from limited information, particularly in estate and equestrian environments. You must therefore be confident preparing mark-ups, layouts and take-offs where drawings are unavailable.
What We Are Looking For
Experience
We are seeking someone with demonstrable estimating experience in one or more of the following areas:
* Groundworks or civils
* Equestrian or agricultural construction
* Surfacing or access tracks
* Fencing
* Rural or estate works
* Agricultural or steel-framed structures
Experience does not need to match the existing offering exactly. Complementary backgrounds are welcomed.
Skills
* Strong first-principles pricing ability
* Ability to interpret and quantify scope from limited information
* Commercial awareness and sound judgement
* Confident communication with suppliers and subcontractors
* Highly organised, methodical and self-driven
Mindset
* Takes ownership of outcomes
* Maintains high standards
* Is curious and willing to ask questions
* Works accurately and methodically
* Is motivated to develop as the commercial function grows
Why Apply?
* Join a business at a significant stage of growth
* Direct influence on pricing systems and commercial development
* A varied portfolio of high-quality projects
* Hybrid working and a supportive, professional culture
* Competitive salary, performance incentives and long-term development opportunities