Estimator(Construction)

Job Description

Estimator - Construction & Interiors

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Location: Slough, Berkshire

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Company Overview

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An established, family-run UK construction contractor specialising in commercial refurbishment, office fit-out, design and build, and construction project management. Operating nationwide, the company combines hands-on construction expertise with a professional approach to delivering complex projects across commercial, government, healthcare, education and residential sectors.

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The company undertakes projects valued up to £5 million, delivering refurbishment and new-build schemes alongside commercial fit-out and wider construction works.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Prepare detailed cost estimates, project budgets and competitive tender submissions for refurbishment and new-build projects valued up to £5 million.
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• Review architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish project scope and pricing requirements.
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• Undertake detailed quantity take-offs and prepare accurate cost breakdowns.
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• Use Bluebeam to review construction drawings, carry out digital measurements and complete quantity take-offs.
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• Source, evaluate and negotiate competitive quotations from subcontractors and material suppliers.
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• Identify commercial risks, cost-saving opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
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• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
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• Support project teams with ongoing cost analysis, budget monitoring and cost control.
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• Attend tender interviews alongside the project team to present estimates, clarify pricing and respond to client queries.
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• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, commercially competitive and delivered within agreed deadlines.
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Project Sectors and Experience

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The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of construction projects, including:

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• Commercial offices and corporate workplaces.
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• CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs.
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• Commercial refurbishment and workplace transformations.
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• Government and public-sector buildings.
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• Healthcare and education facilities.
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• Residential developments and high-end private residences.
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• Design-and-build and principal contracting projects.
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Candidate Requirements

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• Previous experience as an Estimator within a main contracting construction environment.
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• Experience pricing both refurbishment and new-build projects.
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• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, subcontract procurement and project costs.
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• Proficiency in Bluebeam for drawing measurement, digital take-offs and estimating.
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• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
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• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and attention to detail.
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• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams.
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David@PPM Recruitment on 0121 450 8950.