Estimator/Senior Estimator
Main Contractor
County Durham
Salary £60 - £65k + car allowance + benefits
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment has been appointed to recruit an experienced Construction Estimator for an established and well-developed business based in County Durham. This is a fantastic role for someone looking to manage tender enquiries of various sizes, ensuring clear and accurate prices are produced.
In this role, you’ll be involved in:
- ✅ Analysing enquiry documentation
- ✅ Producing Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
- ✅ Gathering prices for materials and subcontractor quotations
- ✅ Analysing risk and submitting cost estimates
- ✅ Managing projects up to £10 million, both new builds and refurbishments (commercial)
The ideal candidate should be an experienced Estimator from a contracting background, with a solid understanding of subcontracting packages and trade sequences for both new and refurbishment projects.
Having strong relationships with the supply chain in the North East would be advantageous but isn’t essential as you’ll also have the chance to build strong relationships with clients and work closely with all business stakeholders.
Benefits include:
* £60k - £65k salary depending on experience
* £5k car allowance or company car
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension and many more perks within this role and business!
Are you ready to take the next step within your career – then read on for a more detailed review of this brilliant opportunity!
What you’ll be doing and be responsible for
You will manage tender enquiries of various sizes ensuring clear and accurate prices are produced. You will analyse enquiry documentation, produce BOQ’s, gather prices for materials and subcontractor quotations, analyse risk and produce and submit cost estimates for construction projects up to 10m. Projects will be a mix of new build and refurbishment (commercial).
You will liaise and build relationships with clients and work closely with all stakeholders of the business.
What’s in it for you?
This is a growing business, and they are doing big and exciting things. They are looking for likeminded people who want to grow with them and be part of their journey and in return they offer a collaborative working environment where encouragement and support continuous improvement and career development.
Salary will be between 60k – 65k depending on experience plus £5k car allowance or company car. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension and other perks.
Who is this role ideal for?
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Estimator from a main contracting background. You will need a good understanding of subcontracting packages and trade sequences for new build and refurbishment projects up to 10m. Having solid relationships with the supply chain in the North East would be advantageous but isn’t essential.
What does the hiring process look like?
First off you would have a chat/teams meeting with me, Rachel Scott. Then if you and I believe it’s a good fit I will put you forward to my client and then it would be an in-person meeting with them.
How do you find out more and apply?
To find out more please contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. I highly value discretion and all conversations are 100% confidential or to apply click on the link and I’ll be in touch.
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