Estimator – Construction
Job Title: Estimator– Industrial, Residential & Commercial Construction
Job reference Number: 440710-5467-26244
Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Construction, New Build, Refurbishment, Warehouses, Distribution, Retail, Drainage, M&E, Roofing, Brickwork, Concrete, Flooring, Cladding, Facades, Building Works, Structural, Steel, Dry lining, External Works, Design & Build, D&B, Fit-Out, Retrofit, Civil, Residential, Commercial, Industrial
Office Based: Lancashire
Remuneration: £55,000 – £65,000neg
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
The role of the Estimator – Construction will involve:
- Estimator position overseeing a high-quality range of broad new build and refurbishment projects, covering industrial, commercial, civil and residential sectors (works can but not limited to; structural works, building envelope systems, flooring, M&E and drainage)
- Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover
- Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software
- Manage and track tender opportunities, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions
- Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids
- Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability
- Oversee projects up to £20m in value (typically £8m)
The ideal applicant will be an Estimator – Construction with:
- Must have Estimating experience within the construction sector
- Highly advantageous to come from a Tier-1 or Main contractor
- An ideal candidate will possess experience dealing with a range of new-build and refurbishment contracts
- Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal
- Must be a great team player
- Must be a hard worker that’s ready to get stuck in
- High levels of organisation
- Confident individual that can deal with any problems that occur on site
- Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)
Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Management Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Management Jobs, Construction Management Vacancies and Specification Management Positions within the building industry in sectors such as: Estimator, Estimating, Construction, New Build, Refurbishment, Warehouses, Distribution, Retail, Drainage, M&E, Roofing, Brickwork, Concrete, Flooring, Cladding, Facades, Building Works, Structural, Steel, Dry lining, External Works, Design & Build, D&B, Fit-Out, Retrofit, Civil, Residential, Commercial, Industrial