Purpose

The Technical Estimator is responsible for reviewing and pricing enquiries throughout the pre-construction process, from initial enquiry to project handover. This includes developing a clear understanding of project scope and specifications, coordinating supplier engagement, managing commercial costings, and ensuring all information is accurately captured, reviewed, and communicated.

This role plays a key part in ensuring all technical, commercial, and programme-related aspects of a project are fully considered, with clear documentation and alignment across pre-construction, commercial, and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Review enquiry documents and project scope

Produce scope reviews for Pre-Construction Manager sign-off

Create and manage RFI, RFQ, and derogation schedules

Raise and manage specification and scope clarifications

Identify gross profit (GP) opportunities within enquiries

Manage supplier communication and review supplier quotations

Input and manage project costings within commercial costing sheets

Price access, delivery, and installation using automated costing tools

Complete Major Works Proposal documentation

Present costings at internal review meetings

Manage post-tender queries and revised quotations

Support business development with scope reviews when required

Prepare handover packs including all pricing and decision documentation

Complete specification and scope checklists prior to handover

Price design variations, add/omits, and scope changes

Obtain multiple subcontractor quotations for installation works

Prepare GP lock-in and pricing breakdown packs for delivery teams

What Good Looks Like (6-Month Outlook)

1. Enquiry & Scope Management

Confidently reviews enquiry documents and fully understands project scope and requirements

Produces clear and accurate scope reviews for approval

Identifies and raises key clarifications early, reducing risk and ambiguity

Demonstrates strong understanding of technical specifications (e.g. door ratings and system requirements)

2. RFI, RFQ & Derogation Control

Creates and proactively manages RFI, RFQ, and derogation schedules across live enquiries

Ensures all queries are tracked, issued, and closed out in a timely manner

Maintains visibility of outstanding items and escalates risks where required

3. Supply Chain & Quotation Management

Engages suppliers efficiently and manages RFQs proactively

Responds promptly to supplier queries to maintain programme timelines

Reviews supplier quotations thoroughly for specification, scope, and pricing accuracy

Identifies and challenges discrepancies between requested scope and supplier returns

4. Commercial & Cost Management

Accurately inputs and manages project costings within commercial systems

Confidently prices access, delivery, and installation using automated tools

Secures a minimum of three competitive subcontractor quotations per project

Prices variations, add/omits, and scope changes accurately

5. GP Awareness & Commercial Performance

Proactively identifies and communicates GP opportunities

Demonstrates strong commercial awareness across scope, pricing, and strategy

Contributes to margin improvement through supplier engagement and scope challenge

6. Proposal, Client & Internal Communication

Produces high-quality Major Works Proposals with all required documentation

Presents costings clearly at internal review meetings

Manages post-tender queries and revised quotations effectively

Supports business development with timely and accurate scope reviews

7. Handover & Delivery Support

Delivers clear, structured handover packs upon project award

Documents assumptions, decisions, and pricing strategies

Completes all specification and scope checklists prior to handover

Prepares GP lock-in packs and detailed pricing breakdowns

Ensures delivery teams receive all required information for successful execution

Key Behaviours

Quick Learner & Technically Capable – Rapidly develops strong understanding of technical specifications and applies knowledge effectively

Flexible & Responsive – Able to respond to urgent requests when required

Problem-Solver – Approaches challenges with a solutions-focused mindset

Detail-Oriented – Maintains high accuracy and ensures no details are missed

Professional Under Pressure – Remains calm and effective under tight deadlines

Kind & Considerate – Demonstrates respect, patience, and positive intent

Commercially Aware – Actively seeks opportunities to improve profitability

Strong Communicator – Clearly conveys technical and commercial information to stakeholders

Additional Information

This scorecard is not exhaustive and may evolve in line with changing business needs. The role requires flexibility and responsiveness to shifting priorities, and responsibilities may be adjusted to align with organisational objectives