Estimator in Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Estimator – Main Contractor – Letchworth, Hertfordshire – Up to £50,000

Salary: Up to £50,000, depending on experience
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Hours: 8.30 am–5.30 pm
Package: Car allowance, pension and benefits

If you’re an Estimator looking for a stable main contractor where you can work on a good variety of projects, this is worth a look. You’ll be joining a family-owned construction company with over 40 years in the industry, a strong workload and a team where people tend to stay.

The company delivers refurbishment, fit-out, new build and design & build projects, generally ranging from £1m to £15m, across commercial, healthcare, leisure, hospitality, retail and public-sector work.

It’s a friendly, down-to-earth business rather than a big corporate environment. You’ll be based at their modern Hitchin office, working alongside an experienced commercial and pre-construction team and taking responsibility for tenders from the initial enquiry through to submission and handover.

What You’ll Be Doing

Preparing estimates and tenders for construction projects typically valued between £1m and £15m.

Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents.

Carrying out take-offs and putting together accurate cost plans.

Sending enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers and comparing quotations.

Building up labour, material, plant and subcontract costs.

Identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering options.

Attending tender meetings and site visits when required.

Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Working closely with the commercial and operational teams on successful tender handovers.

Managing several tenders and deadlines at the same time.

What They’re Looking For

Previous experience working as an Estimator for a main contractor.

Experience pricing refurbishment, fit-out and/or new build projects.

Good understanding of construction methods, materials and subcontract packages.

Confident reading drawings, specifications and tender information.

Good numerical skills and attention to detail.

Comfortable dealing with subcontractors and suppliers.

Organised and able to manage several tenders at the same time.

An HNC, HND, degree or other construction-related qualification would be beneficial.

What’s On Offer

Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.

Car allowance.

Company pension.

Annual leave plus bank holidays.

Varied refurbishment, fit-out, new build and design & build projects.

Strong pipeline of work.

Friendly, experienced team with low staff turnover.

Long-term opportunity with an established main contractor.