Estimator

Estimator - Construction & Property Services

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Additional: Car allowance or company vehicle
Location: Derby
Type: Full-time | Permanent

Linsco are delighted to be working alongside a well-established, family-owned construction business who are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their growing Property Services division based in Derby.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering refurbishment, maintenance and property improvement projects across the Midlands.

Working closely with the Project Management, Commercial and Design teams, you will take a lead role in the estimating and tendering process, from initial enquiry and cost planning through to tender settlement and submission. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying commercial opportunities, managing supply chain enquiries and ensuring competitive, accurate and timely bids are delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the commercial lead on competitive and negotiated tenders, producing accurate and commercially competitive submissions.
• Prepare detailed internal cost plans and external tender submissions for projects up to approximately £10m.
• Manage tender documentation, ensuring all submissions are accurate, complete and delivered within required timescales.
• Produce and manage subcontractor and supplier enquiry schedules, obtaining and assessing competitive quotations.
• Instigate and manage the production of Bills of Quantities and detailed project measures.
• Undertake trade package analysis, reviewing quotations and making recommendations to ensure best commercial value.
• Identify, assess and present commercial risks and opportunities throughout the tender process.
• Work closely with Design Managers to identify gaps in design information and ensure these are appropriately priced.
• Identify and evaluate Value Engineering opportunities to improve project value and competitiveness.
• Prepare tender clarifications, Forms of Tender and other relevant submission documentation.
• Present cost summaries and tender information at tender settlement meetings.
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately, competitively and within agreed deadlines.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working as an Estimator within the construction industry.
• Experience pricing projects up to approximately £10m, ideally within refurbishment, maintenance, property services or general construction.
• Relevant Honours Degree or equivalent construction/commercial qualification.
• Strong understanding of the full tendering and estimating process, from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Experience producing cost plans, Bills of Quantities, package enquiries and subcontractor comparisons.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor and supply-chain procurement.
• Methodical and detail-focused, with the ability to work effectively under tight tender deadlines.
• Confident working both autonomously and as part of a wider commercial and project team.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience with estimating and measurement software would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance following qualifying period.
• Medical cash plan.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Professional membership support.
• Long service recognition awards.
• Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits.
• The opportunity to join a stable, family-owned construction business with an excellent reputation and genuine long-term career opportunities.

If you're an experienced Estimator with a strong background in construction tendering and looking to join a well-established contractor where you can play a key role in the commercial success of projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Linsco Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.