Estimator

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join an established and growing main contractor based in Newcastle.

The business has a strong track record of delivering commercial, education, healthcare and public sector projects, with a significant proportion of its workload secured through established frameworks and repeat business.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team.

The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of refurbishment and build projects, with values reaching up to approximately £20m. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator who enjoys working across multiple sectors and has a strong understanding of refurbishment, build and framework-led procurement.

The Role

• Prepare and manage tenders across commercial, education, healthcare and public sector projects up to £20m.

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and employer's requirements.

• Complete detailed take-offs and prepare accurate project pricing.

• Obtain, assess and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.

• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential value engineering opportunities.

• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients throughout the tender process.

• Attend site visits, tender meetings and pre-construction meetings.

• Prepare detailed tender submissions and supporting documentation.

• Work closely with the pre-construction, commercial and operational teams.

• Manage multiple tenders and ensure submissions are completed within agreed deadlines.

About You

• Proven experience as an Estimator within a main contracting environment, with a strong refurbishment and build background.

• Experience across commercial, education, healthcare or public sector projects.

• Previous experience working on framework projects would be highly advantageous.

• Proven experience pricing projects up to approximately £20m.

• Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and buildability.

• Excellent knowledge of subcontractor procurement and supply chains.

• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Experience using relevant estimating and take-off software.

• Relevant construction or commercial qualifications would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 + package, including car allowance, fuel card and company bonus.

• Varied portfolio across commercial, education, healthcare and public sector projects.

• Strong pipeline of framework and repeat business.

• Opportunity to work on both refurbishment and new-build schemes up to £20m.

• Genuine long-term career development opportunities.

If you're an experienced Estimator with a strong refurbishment and build background and experience across commercial, education, healthcare or public sector projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.