At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead estimating for high-value construction projects and ensure competitive bids.
- Company: Reputable main contractor known for employee care and long-term team members.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, company car or allowance, private healthcare, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth in a stable and established company.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects in education, leisure, and commercial sectors.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in estimating roles with experience in projects over £10m.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Norfolk
Salary: c£75-£85k basic plus competitive package including company car or car allowance, private healthcare.
Company & Project: A successful privately owned main contractor with an established reputation in the construction industry is looking to recruit an experienced Construction Estimator to join their long-standing pre-construction team in East Anglia. The client has secured a number of key project wins recently alongside places on new frameworks and as a result has a growing number of new tenders for which they require an experienced Estimator. The projects/tenders are varied in sector and are across multiple build types including New Build and Refurbishment predominantly across the Education, Leisure and Commercial sectors to c£20m in value. The business is well known for looking after their employees and many of their team have been working for the business for the past 10 years.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a team and as a lead estimator on select tenders pricing and cost planning for high-value construction projects.
- Responsible for ensuring bids are competitive, accurate, and profitable from the early design stages until the contract is signed.
- Create accurate build costs and manage the full estimating process for projects c£5m-£20m in value.
- Find potential commercial or technical risks early and suggest solutions to fix them.
- Check subcontractor quotes in detail to ensure they are fair and complete.
Desirable Experience:
- 5 years+ experience with main contractors in pure Estimating roles.
- Able to price work autonomously.
- Previously used Conquest estimating software.
- Sector experience must include projects in excess of £10m.
- Previous Roles: Lead Estimator OR Senior Estimator OR Estimator.
Qualifications & Skills: Degree/BTEC (or comparable) in Construction related subject. Conquest software experience.
Application Process: If you would like more information on this Construction Estimator position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.
Locations
Construction Estimator in Norfolk, Thetford employer: APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on high-value healthcare projects in East Anglia, employees benefit from competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives that exceed £100m, making it a rewarding place for professionals seeking meaningful contributions in their careers.
Contact Details:
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED Recruitment Team
