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Estimator

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Concept, part of Axis CLC, is one of the UK’s leading property service specialists, delivering expert property maintenance, refurbishment and compliance services across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003 and backed by the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices with more than 2,500 employees and over 110 years of combined experience. Concept supports clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions across a wide range of essential property services.

We are recruiting for an Estimator to join our Southwest team, supporting, new build, refurbishment and building fabric projects across a range of public sector and commercial environments.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for managing, new build, refurbishment and building fabric tenders valued between £50k to £10m, from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover to the delivery team.

Our work is predominantly refurbishment, and internal building fabric works across multiple sectors, and we typically run a number of projects at any one time. This role would suit someone who is organised, commercially aware, and confident managing several live tenders simultaneously.

The Estimator will play a key role in ensuring tenders are priced accurately, risks are identified, and competitive submissions are prepared for client review.

Responsibilities

As an Estimator, your responsibilities will include:

Reviewing tender documentation and assessing project scope
	
Ensuring all relevant information is available to price projects accurately
	
Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings with clients
	
Carrying out detailed take-offs for refurbishment and fabric works
	
Producing Bills of Quantities (BQs)
	
Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
	
Analysing subcontractor returns to ensure compliance and best value
	
Identifying and capturing risks within the pricing
	
Clearly setting out clarifications and exclusions
	
Preparing comprehensive cost plans and presenting them to management for sign-off
	
Managing and tracking multiple refurbishment tenders simultaneously
	
Working closely with colleagues, clients, contractors, suppliers and the design team throughout the tender process
	
Supporting the smooth handover of secured projects to the operations team

About You

To succeed as an Estimator, you will demonstrate:

Proven experience working as an Estimator within, new build, refurbishment or building fabric works
	
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and schedules
	
Strong knowledge of measurement and take-off processes
	
Experience managing multiple live tenders simultaneously
	
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
	
Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel
	
Knowledge of Microsoft Project (desirable)

What We Offer

£55,000 - £75,000 Depending upon experience
	
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
	
Pension scheme enrolment
	
Onsite parking
	
Private medical care

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know

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