Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Position: Estimator (Contract)
Position:
Estimator

Location:

North West

Pay Rate:
Negotiable

Contract length: 6mths
-12mths depending on performance with potential to extend

The Role

We're looking for an Estimator to support a tier 1 main contractor to deliver competitive, accurate and commercially robust pricing for tenders across projects typically ranging from £5m to £50m.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the preparation and delivery of Cat B fit-out tenders within tight turnaround periods (typically 3-4 weeks).

* Produce accurate and robust cost plans aligned to customer requirements, scope and current market conditions.

* Carry out detailed measurement and pricing to SMM7 / NRM standards.

* Assess tender risks, opportunities and commercial exposure, ensuring a strong and competitive submission.

* Supply Chain & Market Engagement

* Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners to secure competitive and reliable pricing.

* Engage with consultants and professional teams to support successful bid outcomes.

* Use market insight and sector knowledge to inform pricing strategy and improve competitiveness.

* Analyse subcontractor quotations in detail, identifying risks, value engineering opportunities and cost efficiencies.

* Support procurement strategy development and contribute to profit planning.

* Manage multiple concurrent tenders while maintaining quality and accuracy.

* Track tender outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement in win rates and estimating performance.

Essential

Skills:

* Proven experience in Cat B workplace Fit out estimating

* Ability to measure and price to SMM7 / NRM standards.

* Solid experience with Estimating software such as Conquest or Causeway.

* Good knowledge around take-off tools such as Bluebeam, CostX or Kreo.

* Advanced MS Excel skills.

* Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment capability