Estimator

Why Join us?
At Pacy & Wheatley, we do things differently. We’re proud to be an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) business – which means our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We believe employee ownership creates a stronger, more collaborative workplace where people feel valued, heard and connected to the business. It encourages pride in what we do, supports long-term thinking, and gives everyone the opportunity to play a part in shaping the future of the company.
To support our continued business growth and strong pipeline of work, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Estimator to join our Interiors Division on a full-time basis (40 hours per week).
The Estimator will be responsible for accurately calculating the total costs associated with a construction project. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
The ideal candidate will have a positive and pro-active attitude along with a desire to grow and develop within a privately owned and secure business.
What you’ll do
- Initial appraisal of the tender opportunity for accuracy and completeness.
- Development of a measurement and pricing strategy.
- Attendance at opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement, and handover meetings.
- Attending site visits with pre-construction team members.
- Preparation of proposed supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with the commercial and construction team.
- Pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners.
- Sending out supply chain enquiries utilising Causeway Estimating software.
- Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam/ On Sight software.
- Internal BOQ production utilising Causeway Estimating software.
- Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains.
- Coordinating pricing in conjunction with design information provided and consider alternatives.
- Undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness and providing comparisons.
- Undertaking fixed price analysis.
- Preparing job pricing comparisons and resources for settlement meetings.
- Completion of project CSA.
- Assisting with the Contractors Proposals and PQQ Submissions as required.
What we are looking for
* Experience in varying market sectors, ideally in schools, hospitals, retail and refurbs
* Collaborative approach with colleagues in estimating and other departments
* Ability to run own jobs
* Effective communication and negotiation skills
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel
Essential requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience at an estimator level, in the Construction industry and conversant with standard operating procedures and methods
- A bachelor’s degree in Construction would be desirable
- Good commercial awareness
From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by;
* Being a part of an EOT with a genuine say in how we run and grow
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays
* Income Protection with EAP & online GP service
* Company Sick Pay
* Annual Salary Review
* Professional Membership fees covered
* Referral incentive scheme
This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to be a stakeholder of your future. If you are looking to join a business that values teamwork, accountability and people development, we would love to hear from you