Estimator Pre-Construction Division Location: Oldham£Employment Type: Full-Time Construction / Pre-Construction Reports to: Pre-Construction Manager Overview An established construction business is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its Pre-Construction division. The Estimator will play a critical role in supporting work-winning activities and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the tender lifecycle.
Upload all tender information into CRM software and maintain an up-to-date tender register. File and manage documents on the internal server for clear project visibility. Review workload weekly with the Pre-Construction Manager to agree tender priorities. Prepare general and project-specific qualifications and clarifications. Produce high-quality tender submissions for approval prior to client issue. Risk, Opportunity & Competitor Analysis Assess tenders for risks and opportunities, reporting strategies back to the Pre-Construction Manager. Research and understand competitor activity for each project. Operational & Commercial Handover Present full project details at handover meetings following a successful bid. Liaise with operational and commercial teams throughout the tender process. Ensure seamless transition of documentation and communication from estimating to pre-construction. Produce tender information for estimating timetables and resource planning. Update tender spreadsheets and CRM systems regularly. Generate weekly tender progress reports for review with the Pre-Construction Manager. Strong data management and software skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to interpret construction drawings. Understanding of construction preliminary cost build-ups. Awareness of construction contracts and commercial processes. Knowledge of construction programming methodologies. Construction-related qualification (preferably HNC or above). Technical product training….