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Estimator

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 hours
Location

Ware, Hertfordshire SG11 1AY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a Quantity Surveying and Estimating consultancy in Ware, is looking for an experienced estimator to join their team.
  • The role involves preparing cost estimates for construction projects ranging from £250k to £10M across various sectors.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £40k to £80k, depending on experience, with additional benefits including paid holiday, pension scheme, and hybrid working options.
  • Candidates should have experience as an estimator in a consultancy or contracting environment, with strong analytical and communication skills.
  • This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing team with ambitious plans for expansion.

Our client, a growing Quantity Surveying and Estimating consultancy based in Ware, is seeking an experienced estimator to join their expanding team. Specialising in providing expert estimating and commercial support services, they work on projects ranging from £250k to £10M across groundworks, refurbishment, fit-out, and design & build sectors. With a current team of 16 and ambitious plans to grow by 25% year on year, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business with a clear vision for the future.

Estimator Position Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: £40k - £80k DOE
  • Paid holiday - increasing with service
  • Pension scheme
  • Bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working available
  • Mileage/expenses paid
  • Further details can be discussed

Estimator Position Overview

  • Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a variety of construction projects
  • Analysing drawings, specifications, and project details to compile pricing submissions
  • Liaising with clients, contractors, and suppliers to gather pricing information and ensure competitive bids
  • Reviewing tender documentation to assess risks, opportunities, and commercial viability
  • Supporting clients with estimating, tendering, and procurement strategies
  • Providing cost planning advice and value engineering solutions
  • Managing and maintaining cost databases for accurate benchmarking and forecasting

Estimator Position Requirements

  • Experience as an estimator within a consultancy or contracting environment
  • Strong knowledge of estimating principles across various sectors including groundworks, refurbishment, fit-out, and D&B
  • Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.