Job Description:

Estimator / Pre-Construction (Progression Role)
Bedford (Office-Based)
£45,000 – £50,000 + Package
Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week

The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and well-established construction contractor delivering commercial build, fit-out, and refurbishment projects up to £3m in value.

This role is ideal for an Estimator looking to step up into a broader pre-construction position, with exposure to client interaction, project planning, and early-stage project strategy.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in securing new business, with clear progression into a fully-fledged Pre-Construction Manager position.

The Role

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial projects
• Carry out take-offs from drawings, including labour and material assessments
• Review project documentation and highlight risks/opportunities
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing
• Support RFIs and client communication during tender stage
• Assist with planning, sequencing, and pre-construction strategy
• Attend site visits, surveys, and tender meetings
• Support tender handovers to delivery teams

About You

• Experience as an Estimator within commercial construction
• Comfortable pricing projects and working through full tender processes
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Keen to progress into a broader pre-construction role
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers/clients
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND or similar) advantageous

What’s On Offer

• £45,000 – £50,000 salary (DOE)
• Company vehicle
• Private healthcare (post-probation)
• Pension
• Clear progression into Pre-Construction Management

Why Apply?
This is a genuine opportunity to step beyond pure estimating and develop into a more strategic, client-facing role within a business that is actively growing and investing in its pre-construction function.