The Technical Estimator is responsible for reviewing and pricing enquiries throughout the pre-construction process, from initial enquiry to project handover. This includes developing a clear understanding of project scope and specifications, coordinating supplier engagement, managing commercial costings, and ensuring all information is accurately captured, reviewed, and communicated.
This role plays a key part in ensuring all technical, commercial, and programme-related aspects of a project are fully considered, with clear documentation and alignment across pre-construction, commercial, and delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
Review enquiry documents and project scope
Produce scope reviews for Pre-Construction Manager sign-off
Create and manage RFI, RFQ, and derogation schedules
Raise and manage specification and scope clarifications
Identify gross profit (GP) opportunities within enquiries
Manage supplier communication and review supplier quotations
Input and manage project costings within commercial costing sheets
Price access, delivery, and installation using automated costing tools
Complete Major Works Proposal documentation
Present costings at internal review meetings
Manage post-tender queries and revised quotations
Support business development with scope reviews when required
Prepare handover packs including all pricing and decision documentation
Complete specification and scope checklists prior to handover
Price design variations, add/omits, and scope changes
Obtain multiple subcontractor quotations for installation works
Prepare GP lock-in and pricing breakdown packs for delivery teams
What Good Looks Like (6-Month Outlook)
1. Enquiry & Scope Management
Confidently reviews enquiry documents and fully understands project scope and requirements
Produces clear and accurate scope reviews for approval
Identifies and raises key clarifications early, reducing risk and ambiguity
Demonstrates strong understanding of technical specifications (e.g. door ratings and system requirements)
2. RFI, RFQ & Derogation Control
Creates and proactively manages RFI, RFQ, and derogation schedules across live enquiries
Ensures all queries are tracked, issued, and closed out in a timely manner
Maintains visibility of outstanding items and escalates risks where required
3. Supply Chain & Quotation Management
Engages suppliers efficiently and manages RFQs proactively
Responds promptly to supplier queries to maintain programme timelines
Reviews supplier quotations thoroughly for specification, scope, and pricing accuracy
Identifies and challenges discrepancies between requested scope and supplier returns
4. Commercial & Cost Management
Accurately inputs and manages project costings within commercial systems
Confidently prices access, delivery, and installation using automated tools
Secures a minimum of three competitive subcontractor quotations per project
Prices variations, add/omits, and scope changes accurately
5. GP Awareness & Commercial Performance
Proactively identifies and communicates GP opportunities
Demonstrates strong commercial awareness across scope, pricing, and strategy
Contributes to margin improvement through supplier engagement and scope challenge
6. Proposal, Client & Internal Communication
Produces high-quality Major Works Proposals with all required documentation
Presents costings clearly at internal review meetings
Manages post-tender queries and revised quotations effectively
Supports business development with timely and accurate scope reviews
7. Handover & Delivery Support
Delivers clear, structured handover packs upon project award
Documents assumptions, decisions, and pricing strategies
Completes all specification and scope checklists prior to handover
Prepares GP lock-in packs and detailed pricing breakdowns
Ensures delivery teams receive all required information for successful execution
Key Behaviours
Quick Learner & Technically Capable – Rapidly develops strong understanding of technical specifications and applies knowledge effectively
Flexible & Responsive – Able to respond to urgent requests when required
Problem-Solver – Approaches challenges with a solutions-focused mindset
Detail-Oriented – Maintains high accuracy and ensures no details are missed
Professional Under Pressure – Remains calm and effective under tight deadlines
Kind & Considerate – Demonstrates respect, patience, and positive intent
Commercially Aware – Actively seeks opportunities to improve profitability
Strong Communicator – Clearly conveys technical and commercial information to stakeholders
Additional Information
This scorecard is not exhaustive and may evolve in line with changing business needs. The role requires flexibility and responsiveness to shifting priorities, and responsibilities may be adjusted to align with organisational objectives
Salary description
£30000.00 - £45000.00 per year