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Our client, a principal building contractor based in South Leicestershire, is looking to recruit an experienced construction Estimator to join their successful pre contract team on a permanent basis.

The Client:

Specialise in a wide range of projects up to £5/6 million in value comprising refurbishments, extensions and new build projects across multiple sectors including commercial, education and health care.

The Role:

As an Estimator you will be responsible for the compiling of true nett cost tenders, working on up to 3 tenders at any one time.

The ability to recognise and understand the logistics and associated issues in build-ability, as well as identifying opportunities to offer value-engineering solutions is critical in the works we tender.

Key duties of the Estimator include:

* Assessment of tender enquiries and identifying potential supply chain

* Compiling and issuing subcontract and supplier enquiries

* Assessment and aligning of subcontract quotations

* Calculation of nett tender cost

* Pricing of contract preliminaries

* Compiling Contractor’s Proposals / Tender Deliverables documents

* Timely submission of tender returns

Skills & Experience required from the Estimator include:

* Main contractor estimator experience

* High level of experience in Design & Build tendering and scope compilation

* Good understanding of 1st principle estimating

* Experience in 2-stage tendering

* Good understanding and ability to compile tender stage, critical path programmes and Risk Registers

* Ideally degree qualified in a related subject (not essential)

* Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Project advantageous)

* Excellent communication and team work skills

* Excellent time management skills

* Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines

* Driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company with a strong reputation for quality and professionalism, offering genuine opportunities for self-development.

Note, position is office based, currently located LE9. From mid 2025, due to expansion, the company (and role) will be relocating to their new offices in LE17 (Litterworth).

Package:

Salary circa £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Car or Car Allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company Pension

Various discounts/schemes

Parking on site

Great company - great team