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Estimator

Ref: ARV-7058

Permanent

Estimator: Construction
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + package
Location: Remote – Home based work – occasional trips to head office
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

 

We are recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join a growing construction business, working fully remotely from anywhere in the UK. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience pricing groundworks, internal fit-out, and M&E packages within a main contractor or turnkey developer environment.

 

You will take ownership of estimating responsibilities across a variety of projects, producing accurate cost plans and supporting the wider commercial and project teams. This role sits within a specialist construction division of a large multinational. The division operates with high levels of autonomy, empowering staff to take ownership of their work, make decisions, and contribute to an entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, innovation, and commercial awareness.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Produce accurate estimates for groundworks, internals, M&E, and associated construction packages.
  • Review drawings, specifications, and tender information to prepare comprehensive cost plans.
  • Source competitive supplier and subcontractor quotations.
  • Build BOQs and detailed cost breakdowns for tender submissions.
  • Work collaboratively with commercial, design, and project teams to support bids and pre-construction planning.
  • Identify risks, opportunities, value-engineering solutions, and scope gaps.
  • Maintain clear documentation, clarifications, and assumptions throughout the tender process.
  • Support management with tender presentations and feedback reviews.

 

About You:

 

  • Proven experience as an Estimator within a main contractor or turnkey developer setting.
  • Strong knowledge of pricing groundworks, internal finishes, and M&E packages.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of construction methods and sequencing.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing deadlines effectively.
  • Confident communicator with strong supplier/subcontractor engagement skills.
  • High proficiency in Excel and standard estimating tools.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and analytical ability.

 

What’s On Offer:

 

  • £60,000–£65,000 salary (experience dependent)
  • Fully remote working with complete flexibility
  • Strong benefits package
  • Ongoing career development within an expanding business
  • Supportive pre-construction and commercial team

If you are interested in this role do not delay in submitting your CV.

This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Key Skills: Estimator, Pricing, BQQ, Take Offs, Package Management, Supply Chain, Turn Key, Design and Build

Tagged as: Construction,

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