Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

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Estimator – Bedford
Long‑Term Freelance – Flexible Day Rate

Hours:

8.30–5 Monday–Thursday, 8.30–4.30 Friday

Benefits

* Long‑term freelance engagement

* Flexible day rate depending on experience

* Supportive, collaborative team culture

* Beautiful countryside office location

* Stable business with 50+ years’ trading history

* Opportunity for ongoing, consistent workload

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. You’ll 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 a long‑term freelance position with stability, flexibility and a genuinely supportive team. You’ll join a contractor with a great reputation, diverse workload and a culture where people stay because they enjoy the work and the environment.

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