Location - Barnsley
Salary/Package - £55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, family-run construction specialist based in South Yorkshire, delivering projects across the North of England.
The business specialises in commercial dry lining, plastering, metal stud partitioning, suspended ceilings, acoustic wall panels, SFS and office fit-outs. They have built a strong reputation for delivering projects on time, on budget and to high standards, with experience across commercial, education, residential, hospitality and refurbishment projects.
The company works with major Tier 1 contractors and has developed a strong pipeline of projects ranging from approximately £100k to £2m, with an established and growing business model.
The Role
Due to continued growth, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator to join the commercial team.
The role will focus on pricing dry lining, plastering, ceilings, partitions and associated interior fit-out packages, working on projects from initial enquiry through to tender submission and handover.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator who wants to join a growing specialist contractor and take genuine ownership of the estimating function.
Key Responsibilities
Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and scopes of work
Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for dry lining and interior fit-out projects
Pricing projects ranging from approximately £100k - £2m
Carrying out detailed quantity take-offs and measurements
Building up rates for labour, materials, plant, access and preliminaries
Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations
Preparing tender submissions and supporting documentation
Identifying risks, exclusions and commercial opportunities
Liaising with clients, Tier 1 contractors, suppliers and subcontractors
Reviewing technical drawings and specifications
Identifying value engineering opportunities where appropriate
Ensuring estimates are accurate and commercially competitive
Supporting tender adjudication and final pricing
Preparing clear tender breakdowns and pricing documentation
Working closely with the commercial and operational teams
Assisting with the handover of successful tenders into delivery
Maintaining accurate estimating records and cost information
Supporting the continued development of estimating processes and procedures
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within construction
Strong experience within dry lining, plastering, ceilings, partitions or interior fit out
Experience pricing projects for main contractors / Tier 1 contractors
Good understanding of construction costs and first-principles estimating
Ability to read drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Strong quantity take-off and measurement skills
Experience obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
Strong commercial awareness
Excellent attention to detail
Strong Excel and general IT skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines
A proactive and commercially focused approach
Experience working with major contractors such as Tier 1 construction businesses would be advantageous
What's on Offer
£55,000 - £65,000 salary + package
Barnsley-based head office
Established and growing specialist contractor
Projects typically ranging from £100k - £2m
Strong Tier 1 contractor client base
Opportunity to work across dry lining and interior fit-out projects
Genuine opportunity to take ownership of estimating
Long-term career progression
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the business
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year