Estimator - Construction & Interiors
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Company Overview
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.
The company undertakes projects valued up to £5 million, delivering refurbishment and new-build schemes alongside commercial fit-out and wider construction works.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out site surveys to assess project requirements, existing site conditions and measurements.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, project budgets and competitive tender submissions for refurbishment and new-build projects valued up to £5 million.
- Review architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish project scope and pricing requirements.
- Undertake detailed quantity take-offs and prepare accurate cost breakdowns.
- Use Bluebeam to review construction drawings, carry out digital measurements and complete quantity take-offs.
- Source, evaluate and negotiate competitive quotations from subcontractors and material suppliers.
- Identify commercial risks, cost-saving opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
- Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
- Support project teams with ongoing cost analysis, budget monitoring and cost control.
- Attend tender interviews alongside the project team to present estimates, clarify pricing and respond to client queries.
- Ensure tender submissions are accurate, commercially competitive and delivered within agreed deadlines.
Project Sectors and Experience
The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of construction projects, including:
- Commercial offices and corporate workplaces.
- CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs.
- Commercial refurbishment and workplace transformations.
- Government and public-sector buildings.
- Healthcare and education facilities.
- Residential developments and high-end private residences.
- Design-and-build and principal contracting projects.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience as an Estimator within a main contracting construction environment.
- Experience pricing both refurbishment and new-build projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, subcontract procurement and project costs.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for drawing measurement, digital take-offs and estimating.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams.
David@PPM Recruitment on 0121 450 8950.