Job Description
***We Are Recruiting – Estimator Required***
Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of work for 2025, our client, based in Leicestershire, is actively recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join their close-knit team.
About Our Client:
Our client is an independent, privately owned specialist fitout and refurbishment contractor with a growing reputation in the industry. They specialise in the public sector, education, and commercial sectors, handling projects up to £6m in value, either on a negotiated or competitively tendered basis. They enjoy a high level of repeat business and are looking to expand their team due to business growth.
Role: Estimator
Location: Leicestershire (office-based)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 plus £4000 car allowance
Benefits: Company pension, free on-site parking
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare quotations via manual quantification's, markups, and take-offs of drawings and pricing.
* Review all costs, finalize preparation, and issue quotations ready to send to clients.
* Liaise with the Sales team, providing consultation and guidance regarding the feasibility of each project.
* Manage the supplier RFO process.
* List all clarification and exclusion notes clearly and concisely to ensure clarity for both internal colleagues and external customers.
Essential and Desirable Skills:
* Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Estimator in a similar role within the construction industry (main contractor experience is highly desirable).
* Skills:
* Good commercial awareness
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Good numeracy skills and highly competent in Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyse, report, and explain data accurately
* Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
* Collaborative approach with colleagues in estimating and other departments
* Experience with standard operating procedures and methods within the construction industry
* Familiarity with contractual terms and conditions commonly applied by Main Contractors
* Ability to understand marked-up drawings and BOQs
* Knowledge of ERP and CRM systems
* Personal Attributes:
* Positive, pro-active attitude
* Strong desire to grow and develop within a privately owned, secure business
Additional Information:
* The role is office-based in Leicestershire, so you must live within a travelable distance.
* On-site parking is available.