Jobs in Headcorn

Estimator
Location: Bolton, BL7
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:30pm | Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Right to Work: Full UK right to work required
An Exciting Opportunity to Join a Growing Commercial Team
We are delighted to be supporting a successful and forward-thinking organisation with the appointment of an experienced Estimator to join their expanding estimating team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with experience in construction, civil engineering, manufacturing or a related technical environment to take on a varied and rewarding role working across a diverse range of commercial projects.
As an Estimator, you will play a key role in preparing accurate and commercially competitive cost estimates, reviewing project requirements, supporting commercial decision-making and working closely with suppliers, customers and internal teams to help ensure projects are delivered successfully, efficiently and profitably.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong eye for detail and wants to develop their career within a growing business offering excellent long-term progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
· Review and assess project enquiries, drawings and specifications to determine scope, requirements and commercial considerations.
· Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates and quotations using company estimating systems.
· Interpret technical drawings, schedules and specifications to ensure accurate project pricing.
· Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain competitive quotations, product information and lead times.
· Evaluate supplier pricing and identify opportunities for cost savings and commercial efficiencies.
· Carry out Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) to monitor project financial performance and profitability.
· Support Main Contract Reviews, including programme requirements, delivery schedules and commercial obligations.
· Monitor project profitability through regular monthly commercial reviews.
· Assist with procurement activities and supplier negotiations where required.
· Work collaboratively with Sales Estimating, Design, Operations and Logistics teams to support successful project delivery.
· Triage incoming enquiries, identifying potential opportunities and allocating suitable enquiries to the Sales Estimating team.
· Maintain accurate estimating records and project information across CRM and business management systems.
· Support effective project handovers to operational teams, ensuring all commercial and estimating information is complete and accurate.
· Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures, quality standards and ISO requirements.
About You
You will be a highly organised and commercially aware professional with excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and numerical skills.
You will ideally have experience working within an estimating, commercial or project-based environment and be comfortable interpreting technical drawings, specifications and project information.
We are looking for someone who is:
· Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
· Commercially minded with strong analytical and numerical abilities.
· Confident interpreting technical drawings, schedules and specifications.
· Comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
· A confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Proactive, self-motivated and capable of working independently.
· A collaborative team player who enjoys working cross-functionally.
· Competent using Microsoft Office and estimating or business management software.
· Committed to delivering consistently high standards of accuracy, quality and customer service.
Desirable Experience
The following experience would be advantageous:
· Previous estimating experience within construction, civil engineering or manufacturing.
· Experience within construction materials, hard landscaping or a related sector.
· Experience preparing commercial cost estimates and quotations.
· CAD experience.
· Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
· Experience carrying out Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).
· Knowledge of contract administration and commercial project management.
· Experience working with international supply chains and overseas manufacturers.
What’s on Offer?
· Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000, dependent on experience.
· Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:30pm.
· Early finish on Fridays at 4:30pm.
· 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
· Bonus scheme based on company profitability.
· Company pension scheme.
· Hybrid working flexibility.
· Health and wellbeing programme.
· Company social events.
· Free on-site parking.
· Excellent opportunities for career development and future progression.
If you are an experienced Estimator looking for a new challenge where you can make a real commercial impact and build a long-term career within a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you