Estimator - Commercial & Industrial Construction
Bristol & South West | Permanent | Main Contractor
Salary - £50-£65k + package
We're working with a well-established contractor seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in the South West. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects across commercial offices, industrial builds, refurbishments, and data centres, typically valued between £3m - £40m+.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyse project plans and specs to create detailed cost proposals
Lead competitive tenders, pricing materials, labour, and plant
Develop and maintain a high-performing supply chain
Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering strategies
Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries, ITTs, and PQQs
Liaise with clients to clarify project scope and expectations
Prepare and present bids, attend interviews, and handle clarifications
Collaborate with bid writing, commercial, and delivery teams
Stay current with market trends, inflation, and cost forecasting
Support strong project delivery through pre-construction insight
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Proven experience in a similar Estimating role within construction
Background in commercial/industrial new-build and fit-out projects (preferred but not essential)
Comfortable managing tenders from £3m - £40m+
Industry-recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Excellent analytical, negotiati...