Job Description
Job Title: Estimator
Location: Derby, East Midlands (Office-based with local travel)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company
A well-established building contractor and refurbishment company based in Derby is seeking an enthusiastic Estimator to join their growing team. The company delivers a wide range of construction and refurbishment projects valued between 1m and 10m, including offices, Cat A commercial spaces, warehouses, and schools.
Projects typically cover the full construction lifecycle, from groundworks through to full build and fit-out. The business focuses on local delivery, with projects generally located within a 60-mile radius of the Derby office, offering minimal long-distance travel.
The company forms part of a wider privately-owned construction group with an annual turnover exceeding 1 billion, providing the stability, resources, and career progression opportunities of a large organisation while maintaining the culture of a close-knit regional team.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors as part of an experienced commercial team. The role involves pricing and managing a diverse portfolio of medium to large-scale construction and refurbishment projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing detailed cost estimates for projects valued between 1m and 10m
- Pricing labour, plant, materials, and subcontract packages
- Liaising with subcontractors and obtaining competitive quotations
- Supporting the commercial management of projects once on site
- Pricing variations during live projects
- Preparing subcontract orders and documentation
- Completing CVR documents and commercial reporting
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in estimating within construction or refurbishment projects
- Experience pricing medium to large-scale building projects
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Experience dealing with subcontractors and clients
- Full UK driving licence (site visits required within approximately a 60-mile radius)
