Overview
TipTopJob is seeking a Construction Estimator to join a growing, family‑run business based in Northamptonshire. The role will drive new contracts across both private and public sectors, leveraging commercial insight and estimating expertise.
Responsibilities
* Interpret architectural plans and produce accurate, actionable cost estimates for a wide range of residential and commercial projects.
* Prepare tenders, budgets and BOMs, obtain quotes and negotiate material and service prices.
* Advise on design elements to ensure financial viability and align commercial objectives with practical delivery.
* Collaborate with architects, project managers, surveyors, engineers and clients to support project delivery on time and within budget.
* Visit prospective sites to assess scope and gather essential information.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Construction or Quantity Surveyor, or a senior estimator within the construction industry.
* Relevant qualifications (e.g., Degree or similar in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management).
* Experience bidding for and submitting tenders to both private and public sectors (GBP 200k‑GBP 500k minimum).
* Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and techniques.
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
Benefits
* Company car.
* 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Quarterly bonus.
Salary
Up to GBP 65,000 per annum.
Location
Kettering (commutable to Northampton, Wellingborough, Market Harborough, Bedford, Towcester, Rushden, Milton Keynes, Leicester).
About the Company
TipTopJob is a specialist in delivering outstanding commercial and housing development projects. With over 50 years of growth as a family‑owned business, we combine craftsmanship, technical knowledge and professional service across a wide range of sectors. From heritage work to large‑scale commercial developments, our team brings expertise, creativity and reliability to every project.
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