Job description
Estimator
Derby (Hybrid)
£40,000 to £50,000 + Bonus + Flexible Hours + Excellent Progression & Training + Great Company Culture + Early finish Fridays.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join a successful and growing main contractor within a well-established construction group, offering flexibility, strong long-term prospects, and an excellent working environment.
Are you an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor with great Excel skills looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work for a company that values trust, integrity, and professional growth? Are you looking for a long-term position with excellent autonomy and genuine progression?
This well-established construction group operates across multiple divisions, including traditional masonry, façades, and manufacturing, with a turnover exceeding £45M. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their estimating team within their main contracting division. With strong company values, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative team environment, they provide an ideal setting for individuals seeking both professional development and work-life balance.
In this role, you'll take ownership of key estimating duties, including measurement from drawings, preparing bills of quantities, pricing works, and liaising with suppliers and clients throughout the tender process. You'll work closely with the wider commercial and pre-construction team, supporting projects from early feasibility through to contract award.
The ideal candidate will have a background in estimating or quantity surveying, with the ability to measure confidently from drawings and price projects independently.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and growing business that values its people, promotes from within, and offers genuine long-term career progression.
The Role:
- Measure and prepare bills of quantities from drawings
- Price and prepare lump sum tenders for brickwork and building projects
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
- Support the pre-construction and commercial teams through tender stages
- Attend client and mid-tender meetings as required
- Hybrid working with flexible start and finish times
The Person:
- Experience as an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor in construction
- Confident measuring and producing take-offs from drawings
- Confident using Excel
- Proficient with Bluebeam or similar software
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Based within commutable distance of Derby
Reference Number: BBH264017
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Jones at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
