Job Description:

Estimator - Main Contractor 

Hockley, Essex

£60,000 - £72,000 + Package

Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based

About the Business: 

Our steadily growing client are an established main contractor delivering high-quality public sector construction and refurbishment projects across Essex, London and the South East. Their portfolio includes a wide variety of refurbishment, fit-out and new-build schemes across:

• Education & Schools
• Healthcare
• Care Homes
• Hotel Refurbishments
• Commercial Upgrades & Extensions

Typical project values range from £500k - £15m, with a strong focus on quality delivery, repeat business and long-term client relationships. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their team in Hockley.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-sufficient Estimator who is comfortable managing the full tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced SME environment, taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously while working closely with the commercial and operational teams.

This is a full-time office-based role, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage tender enquiries from initial review through to final submission
• Prepare detailed cost plans, take-offs and pricing documents
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identify value engineering opportunities where appropriate
• Liaise with operational and commercial teams throughout pre-construction stages
• Attend tender meetings and assist with client presentations where required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and within deadlines

Candidate Requirements:

My client are looking for someone dependable, proactive and collaborative - not necessarily a highly corporate “sales-style” personality, but someone who will integrate well into the existing team and take genuine ownership of their work.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Estimating role within construction or refurbishment

• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes
• Ability to manage multiple tenders independently
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail

Highly Desirable:

• Experience delivering public sector refurbishment projects
• Previous exposure to education, healthcare or care home schemes
• Experience working within an SME contractor environment

Salary & Package:

• £60,000 - £72,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Flexibility available for exceptional candidates
• Full-time permanent position
• Office-based in Hockley, Essex
• Further package details discussed at interview stage

If you are an experienced Estimator looking to join a growing and well-respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the South East, we’d like to hear from you.