Estimator - Prestige

Permanent, Commercial sector, East Riding of Yorkshire. Prestige Recruitment Specialists are working in partnership with our client, a forward-thinking and growing construction business specialising in modular solutions. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team and support the delivery of high-quality modular projects. This role offers the opportunity to be involved from early project stages through to contract award, playing a key role in providing accurate tenders, quotations, and early-stage cost advice across a range of modular construction schemes.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate tenders and quotations from client enquiries, while providing early cost planning and budget advice to support informed decision-making. You will work closely with internal pre-construction, design, and sales teams, as well as external clients, consultants, and supply chain partners, to ensure commercially robust and competitive submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate tenders and quotations in response to client enquiries
• Providing early-stage cost plans and budget advice
• Accurately calculating quantities and pricing where required
• Preparing detailed contractor proposals in line with internal designs, employer’s requirements, and client information
• Working closely with the pre-construction team to develop logistics and construction proposals suitable for modular delivery
• Liaising directly with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Creating enquiry packages, including detailed scopes of work and attendances, aligned with the client’s brief
• Issuing enquiries to the supply chain and managing the timely return of information
• Preparing tender evaluation schedules and presenting findings at settlement meetings
• Identifying risk and opportunity, ensuring scope limitations and qualifications are clearly defined and commercially aligned
• Supporting margin analysis, value engineering, and mark-up strategy
• Preparing full tender return documentation, including prelims breakdowns and cost summaries
• Maintaining accurate records and electronic data

About You

Our client is seeking a commercially astute and detail-oriented professional with experience in estimating within a construction environment, ideally with exposure to modular or offsite construction. You will ideally demonstrate:

• HNC/HND or Degree-level qualification in Construction (preferred)
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar estimating role
• Background within modular construction, design and build, or main contracting environments
• Strong numerical ability with a sound understanding of current construction rates
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schedules, room data sheets, and NBS documents
• Experience producing take-offs and detailed measurements from tender information
• Knowledge of JCT Design & Build and/or NEC contracts (advantageous)
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and estimating software packages
• The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while working to tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A collaborative approach with strong communication skills

Additional Information

While experience in modular construction is highly desirable, it is not essential. Our client is committed to providing training and ongoing support to develop technical knowledge and sector-specific expertise.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business operating within the growing modular construction sector. The role offers long-term career development, exposure to innovative construction methods, and the chance to play a key role in delivering efficient, high-quality building solutions.