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Estimator

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Posted on Jul 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Harehills, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£28k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Job title
Estimator

Location
Leeds

Salary or rate
£28000 - £40,000

Contract type
Permanent

About the role

Venatu are looking for an experienced Estimator to join a successful commercial team. You will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates, reviewing tender documents, and liaising with teams throughout the bidding process.

Key responsibilities

Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist providers to support competitive tender submissions.
Identify commercial, technical, operational, and programme-related risks and contribute towards tender risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Prepare tender adjudication documents, clarifications, assumptions, qualifications, and supporting commercial information.
Collaborate with operational, engineering, planning, and commercial teams to ensure estimates are practical, buildable, and aligned with project delivery requirements.
Assist in the maintenance and development of estimating databases, benchmark rates, historical cost data, and pricing libraries
Preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for Civil Engineering, Rail, Infrastructure, Marine, and multidisciplinary construction projects.
Development of estimates using first principles and bottom-up estimating methodologies including labour, plant, material, subcontract, logistics, and productivity outputs.
Preparation and derivation of Schedule of Rates (SoR) based upon resource build-ups, productivity analysis, and construction methodologies.
Undertake detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using manual and digital measurement techniques.
Essential:

Understanding of Civil Engineering and/or Rail construction methodologies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of resource-based estimating principles
Competent in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent practical estimating experience
Strong numerical and analytical capability.
What is on offer

Competitive Pay
A collaborative and friendly working culture, focussed on investing in people
Up to 25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
Hybrid working, depending on business needs (after probation)
Company Sick Pay
Annual professional subscription costs
Excellent training & development opportunities, provided by our award nominated in house Training team

Reference: 225402563

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CV-Library

Estimator

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 22, 2026 by CV-Library

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Harehills, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£28k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Job title
Estimator

Location
Leeds

Salary or rate
£28000 - £40,000

Contract type
Permanent

About the role

Venatu are looking for an experienced Estimator to join a successful commercial team. You will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates, reviewing tender documents, and liaising with teams throughout the bidding process.

Key responsibilities

Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist providers to support competitive tender submissions.
Identify commercial, technical, operational, and programme-related risks and contribute towards tender risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Prepare tender adjudication documents, clarifications, assumptions, qualifications, and supporting commercial information.
Collaborate with operational, engineering, planning, and commercial teams to ensure estimates are practical, buildable, and aligned with project delivery requirements.
Assist in the maintenance and development of estimating databases, benchmark rates, historical cost data, and pricing libraries
Preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for Civil Engineering, Rail, Infrastructure, Marine, and multidisciplinary construction projects.
Development of estimates using first principles and bottom-up estimating methodologies including labour, plant, material, subcontract, logistics, and productivity outputs.
Preparation and derivation of Schedule of Rates (SoR) based upon resource build-ups, productivity analysis, and construction methodologies.
Undertake detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using manual and digital measurement techniques.
Essential:

Understanding of Civil Engineering and/or Rail construction methodologies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of resource-based estimating principles
Competent in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent practical estimating experience
Strong numerical and analytical capability.
What is on offer

Competitive Pay
A collaborative and friendly working culture, focussed on investing in people
Up to 25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
Hybrid working, depending on business needs (after probation)
Company Sick Pay
Annual professional subscription costs
Excellent training & development opportunities, provided by our award nominated in house Training team
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Reference: 225402563

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