Basic Salary
Up to £70,000 per annum.
Benefits
- Company Car
- 21 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Quarterly / Annual Bonus
Location
Kettering
Commutable Locations
- Northampton
- Wellingborough
- Market Harborough
- Bedford
- Towcester
- Rushden
- Milton Keynes
- Leicester
Job Description
As an experienced Construction Estimator, you will interpret architectural plans and produce accurate, actionable estimates, supporting the company in securing new contracts and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will collaborate with surveyors, sub‑contractors, project managers, suppliers, and architects.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, tenders, and budgets for a wide range of projects.
- Manage estimates for projects ranging from £100,000 to £1 million plus (average c£250,000).
- Advise on design elements to ensure financial viability.
- Prepare BOMs, obtain quotes, and negotiate prices for materials and services.
- Visit prospective and client sites to assess scope and gather information.
Person Specification
- Proven experience as a Construction / Project Estimator or Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
- Relevant estimator qualifications – e.g., Degree or similar in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
- Experience bidding for and submitting tenders to the private and public sector (£200k – £500k minimum).
- Experience managing projects and working closely with architects, project managers, surveyors, engineers, and clients.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
The Company
We are specialists in delivering outstanding commercial and housing development projects. With over 50 years of steady growth as a family‑owned business, we combine craftsmanship, technical knowledge, and professional service across a wide range of sectors.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
We embrace diversity, champion equality and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
Reference: MH18240
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