Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Estimator with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality projects?
Do you enjoy turning enquiries into successful contracts, building lasting customer relationships, and playing a key role in project delivery from the outset?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
My client has a proud heritage and an outstanding reputation built on quality workmanship, trusted relationships, and doing the right thing, they continue to grow by staying true to their values.
Their business is built around Heritage, Integrity, Quality, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Financial Stewardship, and we're looking for someone who shares these principles to join the Contracts team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful and supportive organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to winning and delivering projects that make a real impact.
The Role
As an Estimator within the Contracts team, you'll play a pivotal role in converting enquiries into profitable projects through accurate estimating, commercial awareness, and excellent customer service.
Working closely with customers, suppliers, operational teams, and project stakeholders, you'll help ensure a seamless journey from initial enquiry through to project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Commercial Activities
Prepare accurate and competitive quotations from enquiries, drawings, specifications, and tender documents
Analyse technical information to identify project risks and opportunities
Develop commercially sound pricing solutions that deliver value for clients while protecting margins
Negotiate quotations and terms, converting successful bids into confirmed orders
Follow up quotations and support business development opportunities
Maintain accurate records within CRM systems Project Coordination
Work closely with Contracts, Sales, and Operational teams to ensure smooth project handovers
Attend project review meetings and site visits where required
Support effective communication throughout the project lifecycle Customer, Supplier & Compliance Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders
Source and verify material costs
Support tender submissions and completion of PQQ documentation
Assist with maintaining company accreditations including Constructionline, Achilles, JOSCAR, CHAS, and SafeContractor
Support quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate project and compliance documentation About You We're looking for a commercially aware individual who combines strong technical understanding with excellent communication skills.
You will ideally have:
Experience in estimating, contract sales, quantity surveying, or a similar commercial role within construction or a related industry
The ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Confidence in building relationships with customers and stakeholders
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems
A full UK driving licence
Willingness to undergo Security Clearance Most importantly, you'll be someone who takes pride in delivering quality work, acts with integrity, enjoys collaborating with others, and is committed to continuous improvement.
What's in it for You?
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Performance-related bonus scheme
Employer-matched pension
Life assurance
Perkbox membership with discounts, wellbeing support, and rewards
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Christmas shutdown
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Genuine opportunity to contribute to a growing and successful business Apply Today If you're looking for a role where your commercial expertise, attention to detail, and relationship-building skills can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£35000.00 - £42000.00 per year