Expire in: 19 hours
Position: Estimator
Location: North West
Pay Rate: Negotiable
Contract length: 6mths -12mths depending on performance with potential to extend
The Role
We're looking for an Estimator to support a tier 1 main contractor to deliver competitive, accurate and commercially robust pricing for tenders across projects typically ranging from £5m to £50m.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the preparation and delivery of Cat B fit-out tenders within tight turnaround periods (typically 3-4 weeks).
* Produce accurate and robust cost plans aligned to customer requirements, scope and current market conditions.
* Carry out detailed measurement and pricing to SMM7 / NRM standards.
* Assess tender risks, opportunities and commercial exposure, ensuring a strong and competitive submission.
* Supply Chain & Market Engagement
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners to secure competitive and reliable pricing.
* Engage with consultants and professional teams to support successful bid outcomes.
* Use market insight and sector knowledge to inform pricing strategy and improve competitiveness.
* Analyse subcontractor quotations in detail, identifying risks, value engineering opportunities and cost efficiencies.
* Support procurement strategy development and contribute to profit planning.
* Manage multiple concurrent tenders while maintaining quality and accuracy.
* Track tender outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement in win rates and estimating performance.
Essential Skills:
* Proven experience in Cat B workplace Fit out estimating
* Ability to measure and price to SMM7 / NRM standards.
* Solid experience with Estimating software such as Conquest or Causeway.
* Good knowledge around take-off tools such as Bluebeam, CostX or Kreo.
* Advanced MS Excel skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment capabilityDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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