Estimator in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Assistant Estimator / Estimator / Senior Estimator

Bedford, Bedfordshire

£45,000–£70,000 + car allowance + bonus + private healthcare

Assistant to Senior level considered

Office-based with site visits

A well-established, financially secure main contractor in Bedford is looking for an Assistant Estimator, Estimator or Senior Estimator. This is a strong opportunity to join a stable business with a secure pipeline of refurbishment, fit-out, extension and new build projects, typically valued from £500,000 to £2 million.

The position can be shaped around your experience. An Assistant Estimator will receive support and development, while an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator will take greater ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission, working closely with the commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.

Salary and Benefits

£45,000–£70,000, dependent on experience and level

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare and pension

Full use of the on-site gym

Secure pipeline of varied projects

The Estimator Role

Depending on your level, you will support or lead the review of tender opportunities, preparation of accurate cost estimates, subcontractor and supplier enquiries, coordination of bid information and delivery of competitive, compliant submissions on time.

The role is office-based, with site visits as required to support tender reviews, scope understanding and bid preparation.

Estimator Responsibilities

Prepare construction estimates and tender submissions

Review drawings, specifications and scopes of work

Issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries and assess quotations

Complete take-offs, cost build-ups and pricing documents

Identify tender risks, clarifications and value engineering options

Coordinate bid information with commercial and operational teams

Support tender handovers on successful projects

Experience Required

Applications are welcome from Assistant Estimators ready to develop, established Estimators and Senior Estimators seeking more responsibility. You should have construction estimating experience with a main contractor or general building contractor, ideally covering refurbishment, fit-out, extension or new build projects.

At Assistant level, you should have some exposure to estimating, tendering, take-offs or subcontractor enquiries and be keen to build your experience. At Estimator or Senior Estimator level, you should be confident managing tenders, obtaining and analysing subcontractor prices, building up costs, identifying risk and meeting submission deadlines.

A construction qualification is useful but not essential; practical estimating experience and commercial awareness are more important.

If you are looking for progression, a competitive package and varied construction projects with a secure Bedford-based contractor, apply now. Assistant Estimator, Estimator and Senior Estimator applications will all be considered.

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