Estimator

Location: Elland, West Yorkshire Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience Holiday: 34 Days holiday including Bank Holidays Sector: Construction, Pre-construction

Our client is a commercial construction company that acts as a principal contractor, managing building projects from start to finish across sectors like education, retail, healthcare, and industrial. They provide first class project management, refurbishment, and design-and-build, focusing on delivering projects efficiently, on time, and within budget. The team emphasises collaboration, quality, and long-term client relationships, with a reputation for reliable delivery and managing projects from initial planning through to completion.

They are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Estimator to join their expanding team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing project scopes, preparing BOQs, and producing accurate pricing submissions, while also supporting the design team and coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills are essential, as the position involves client interaction, collaboration with the design team, and participation in project handovers, with a high standard of professionalism and attention to detail required throughout.

Position Duties

• Support the Sales team by reviewing project documentation to assess suitability for tender.
• Prepare detailed cost submissions, including manual take-offs, drawing mark-ups, and completion of scope spreadsheets.
• Compile and produce competitive tender returns using bespoke pricing models and internal systems.
• Clearly outline all clarifications and exclusions to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Undertake full commercial reviews prior to submission.
• Attend handover meetings and client appointments and assist with incoming sales enquiries.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the commercial function.

Position Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within the construction industry.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and BOQs accurately.
• Experience within the construction sector, with understanding of standard procedures and methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Ability to reliably commute to the Office as this is an office-based position

Position Remuneration

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• 34 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Private Health Care Plan
• Potential for a company car to be included as part of the package
• Company Pension
• Up to 2 performance based bonusses a year
• Supportive working environment and training available, in house and externally

This is a rarely available opportunity to join an established and very successful Construction company, who are keen to help their team members grow and maximise their potential.

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