Our client, a principal building contractor based in South Leicestershire, is looking to recruit an experienced construction Estimator to join their successful pre contract team on a permanent basis.

The Client:

Specialise in a wide range of projects up to £5/6 million in value comprising refurbishments, extensions and new build projects across multiple sectors including commercial, education and health care.

The Role:

As an Estimator you will be responsible for the compiling of true nett cost tenders, working on up to 3 tenders at any one time.

The ability to recognise and understand the logistics and associated issues in build-ability, as well as identifying opportunities to offer value-engineering solutions is critical in the works we tender.

Key duties of the Estimator include:

• Assessment of tender enquiries and identifying potential supply chain
• Compiling and issuing subcontract and supplier enquiries
• Assessment and aligning of subcontract quotations
• Calculation of nett tender cost
• Pricing of contract preliminaries
• Compiling Contractor’s Proposals / Tender Deliverables documents
• Timely submission of tender returns

Skills & Experience required from the Estimator include:

•  Main contractor estimator experience
• High level of experience in Design & Build tendering and scope compilation
• Good understanding of 1st principle estimating
• Experience in 2-stage tendering
• Good understanding and ability to compile tender stage, critical path programmes and Risk Registers
• Ideally degree qualified in a related subject (not essential)
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Project advantageous)
• Excellent communication and team work skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company with a strong reputation for quality and professionalism, offering genuine opportunities for self-development.

Note, position is office based, currently located LE9. From mid 2025, due to expansion, the company (and role) will be relocating to their new offices in LE17 (Litterworth).

Package:

Salary circa £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Car or Car Allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company Pension

Various discounts/schemes

Parking on site

Great company - great team!