Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Job Title: Estimator

Location: Derby, East Midlands (Office-based with local travel)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

A well-established building contractor and refurbishment company based in Derby is seeking an enthusiastic Estimator to join their growing team. The company delivers a wide range of construction and refurbishment projects valued between 1m and 10m, including offices, Cat A commercial spaces, warehouses, and schools.

Projects typically cover the full construction lifecycle, from groundworks through to full build and fit-out. The business focuses on local delivery, with projects generally located within a 60-mile radius of the Derby office, offering minimal long-distance travel.

The company forms part of a wider privately-owned construction group with an annual turnover exceeding 1 billion, providing the stability, resources, and career progression opportunities of a large organisation while maintaining the culture of a close-knit regional team.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors as part of an experienced commercial team. The role involves pricing and managing a diverse portfolio of medium to large-scale construction and refurbishment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for projects valued between 1m and 10m
• Pricing labour, plant, materials, and subcontract packages
• Liaising with subcontractors and obtaining competitive quotations
• Supporting the commercial management of projects once on site
• Pricing variations during live projects
• Preparing subcontract orders and documentation
• Completing CVR documents and commercial reporting

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in estimating within construction or refurbishment projects
• Experience pricing medium to large-scale building projects
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience dealing with subcontractors and clients
• Full UK driving licence (site visits required within approximately a 60-mile radius)