Estimator

Construction Estimator Location: East London/Essex Salary: £30,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm Working arrangement: Office-based with flexible/home-working options available An established construction business operating within the specialist waterproofing and building protection sector is looking to appoint an experienced Construction Estimator The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing competitive tenders, managing the estimating process and supporting projects from initial enquiry through to contract award and handover. The Role You will be responsible for managing a variety of estimating and tendering activities, working closely with clients, suppliers, operational teams and senior management. Key responsibilities will include: * Reviewing construction drawings and preparing accurate quantity take-offs. * Pricing tenders and compiling detailed commercial proposals. * Preparing information and supporting documentation for formal bid submissions. * Producing tender clarifications, qualifications and associated commercial notes. * Working with operational colleagues to ensure a smooth transition from tender stage into delivery. * Attending tender meetings, pre-contract discussions and handover meetings where required. * Following up submitted quotations and obtaining feedback from prospective clients. * Maintaining accurate records of live and completed tenders. * Providing regular updates on tender activity, opportunities and progress. * Managing information through an online tender management system. * Preparing commercial documentation for subcontractor and supplier enquiries. * Assisting with the pricing of preliminaries and other project-related costs. About You We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of construction estimating and the tender process. You should be organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing several bids at different stages simultaneously. Ideally, you will have: * Previous experience in a construction estimating or tender management position. * Experience pricing construction projects and preparing commercial submissions. * Familiarity with NEC and/or JCT contracts. * An understanding of different procurement routes and tendering procedures. * Experience using estimating or construction-related software. * The ability to interpret drawings and produce accurate take-offs. * Confidence preparing tender qualifications, exclusions and clarifications. * Experience costing project preliminaries