Estimator

A well-established and highly regarded specialist contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its growing commercial team. Specialising in stonework, masonry and heritage restoration, this is a business with a strong identity, a loyal client base, and an excellent reputation built over many years of delivering technically complex and aesthetically sensitive projects across the UK.

With a turnover of circa £40 million and a team of approximately 110 people, the company operates at a scale that combines the financial stability and resource of a mature contractor with the agility and culture of an independent specialist. Their portfolio spans high-end residential schemes, listed buildings, commercial facades, ecclesiastical works and public realm projects, reflecting both the breadth and depth of their expertise in natural stone and restoration trades.

This Estimator opportunity has arisen to support the continued growth of the pre-construction function. You will work closely with directors and senior management to price a variety of stonework and restoration packages, playing a central role in securing new work and protecting margin as the business pursues its next phase of expansion. For an Estimator who takes pride in their trade knowledge and wants their contribution to be genuinely valued, this is a role with real scope and visibility.

Estimator Salary & Benefits

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 (DOE)
Employee Ownership Trust Bonus
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (Increases with service)
Pension Scheme
Team and Company Social Events
Comprehensive Training and Development Support
Clear progression pathway within a growing commercial team

Estimator Job Overview

Prepare accurate and commercially competitive estimates for stonework, masonry and restoration packages
Review drawings, specifications, tender documents and site information to build full pricing submissions
Manage tenders from initial enquiry through to submission within required deadlines
Analyse labour, plant, material and subcontract costs to ensure robust pricing and margin protection
Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering options during the tender stage
Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders to clarify scope and pricing details
Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings where required to support tender accuracy and relationship building
Maintain clear records of tender submissions, assumptions and commercial qualifications
Support handover of secured projects to operational teams, ensuring a smooth transition from tender to delivery
Contribute to the development and refinement of estimating processes and systems as the business scales

Estimator Requirements

Proven experience as an Estimator within the construction industry, ideally with a specialist or trade contractor
Background in stonework, masonry, facade, heritage restoration or a closely related discipline is highly desirable
Strong commercial awareness and confidence pricing tenders independently from enquiry to submission
Experience reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents for trade package works
Excellent attention to detail, strong numerical ability and a thorough approach to cost analysis
Confident communicator, able to engage professionally with clients, consultants and internal teams
Self-motivated, well-organised and comfortable operating with a degree of autonomy
Proficiency in estimating software and standard Microsoft Office tools

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

A rare opening within a highly respected specialist contractor at a genuine period of growth
Consistent pipeline of technically interesting and varied stonework and restoration schemes
Close working relationship with senior leadership - your input will be visible and directly influence the business
Stable, PAYE employment with a contractor that retains its people and invests in their development
A collaborative, down-to-earth culture with strong values and a long-standing reputation in the market
Real scope to shape and grow the estimating function as the business continues to expand

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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