Estimator in Derby, Derbyshire

Your New Company
Join a well-established and highly respected construction business with a long-standing reputation for delivering refurbishment, maintenance, and fit-out projects across a range of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, social housing, and public sector frameworks. With a strong pipeline of secured work, repeat clients, and a collaborative culture, this is an excellent opportunity to join a financially stable contractor that invests in its people and offers long-term career development.

Your New Role
As an Estimator, you will play a key role in securing projects by preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a diverse range of refurbishment, maintenance, and fit-out schemes. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will assess project requirements, engage with the supply chain, and produce detailed cost plans and tender submissions.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing competitive estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings when required.
• Liaising with operations, commercial, and business development teams.
• Supporting negotiations and clarifications throughout the tender process.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Previous experience as an Estimator within construction, refurbishment or fit-out,
• Tendered for project up to £10 million
• Strong understanding of construction methods, pricing, and procurement processes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and organised approach with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence.

What You'll Get in Return

• Salary of £50,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Hybrid working, 1-2 days per week from home.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical cover.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join a growing business with a strong order book and excellent reputation in the market.

What you need to do now
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