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- Candidate required: Estimator or Senior Estimator - Job Type: Permanent - Start date: ASAP - Industry: Construction Professionals North - Location: Manchester The role & about the client: ITS Building People are recruiting on behalf of a well-established family-owned contractor with over 50 years of experience and a leading reputation within the painting and decorating industry. Operating across the UK, our client has built a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects and maintaining long-term relationships with major contractors and clients. This position is critical to the pre-construction function, combining technical estimating expertise with bid management, contractor engagement, and commercial support. The successful candidate will work closely with the Business Development, Quantity Surveying, Contracts, and Commercial teams to maximise tender success rates and secure profitable projects. While the Head Office is based in Carlisle, applications are welcomed from candidates based in the Manchester region or Glasgow, where the business also operates a satellite office. Once per week attendance at the Carlisle office for weekly meetings and collaboration sessions is essential. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Leading the preparation and submission of accurate and competitive tenders from drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities. - Carrying out detailed take-offs and pricing of labour, plant, and materials using industry estimating software. - Managing the full tender lifecycle from enquiry through to submission and project handover. - Maintaining and updating all tender opportunities within the company CRM system. - Monitoring bid progress and conducting follow-up activities to maximise tender conversion rates. - Liaising with contractors and clients to obtain tender feedback and identify future opportunities. - Attending site visits during tender stages to assess scope, identify risks, and build relationships. - Supporting early contractor engagement through budget estimates, technical advice, and value engineering proposals. - Working closely with Business Development teams to strengthen contractor relationships and identify strategic opportunities. - Leading internal tender handover meetings with Quantity Surveyors, Contracts Managers, and operational teams. - Preparing comprehensive handover documentation including pricing breakdowns, assumptions, exclusions, and risk assessments. - Mentoring and supporting junior estimators to improve team capability and consistency. - Participating in monthly pipeline reviews and bid meetings. - Supporting framework submissions and major project tenders alongside senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have/be: - Proven estimating experience within Painting & Decorating or a related construction trade. - Excellent understanding of Bills of Quantities, methods of measurement, construction drawings, and specifications. - Experience pricing projects ranging from small works packages through to large commercial contracts. - Strong ability to carry out accurate take-offs and cost planning exercises. - Experience managing multiple tenders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. - Strong communication and negotiation skills. - Ability to build and maintain relationships with main contractors, consultants, and project teams. - Experience using CRM systems and estimating software. Evaluate, sage construct or similar. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard Microsoft Office applications. - Commercially aware with the ability to identify value engineering opportunities. - Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to Carlisle once per week. What's on offer: - Competitive salary and car allowance. - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. - Pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution). - Career progression opportunities within a growing business. - Supportive and collaborative team environment. - Opportunity to join a respected organisation with a strong reputation in the industry. - Exposure to a diverse range of projects and clients across the UK. How to apply: Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence. The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.

Estimating Manager Location: London / South East Salary: £90,000 £110,000 + Benefits Sector: Main Contracting / Construction The Opportunity Our client is an established and growing principal contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across London and the South East. With a strong track record spanning commercial, education, leisure, healthcare, residential, social housing, heritage and retail , our client delivers projects from pre-construction through to completion, with a strong emphasis on quality, programme, cost control and client relationships. Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of opportunities, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and develop their estimating function. This is a senior position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the estimating process, lead a talented pre-construction team and play a key role in securing new work for the business. The Role As Estimating Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective management and delivery of the estimating function, ensuring tenders are commercially robust, competitive and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Lead and manage the estimating team across multiple concurrent tenders. Take overall responsibility for the estimating function and tender workload. Review incoming opportunities and provide recommendations on bid/no-bid decisions. Establish estimating strategies for individual projects. Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and employer's requirements. Allocate tenders and workload across the estimating team. Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders. Review and challenge estimates produced by the wider estimating team. Ensure tenders are commercially robust and reflect project risks and opportunities. Prepare and review detailed cost plans and estimates. Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations. Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. Identify appropriate subcontractors and suppliers for individual packages. Negotiate quotations and secure competitive market rates. Review and challenge quotations to ensure scope alignment. Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities. Ensure all risks are appropriately considered within tender submissions. Attend tender adjudications and present estimates to senior management. Prepare commercial reports and tender summaries for Directors. Work closely with the Commercial, Pre-Construction, Design and Operations teams. Liaise with clients, consultants, architects and quantity surveyors throughout the tender process. Attend client meetings, site visits and tender interviews. Support the preparation of value engineering proposals. Identify alternative construction methodologies and cost-saving opportunities. Provide commercial input during the design development process. Ensure tender programmes and submission deadlines are achieved. Maintain accurate estimating records and tender documentation. Develop and improve estimating procedures, systems and processes. Monitor market conditions, labour rates, material prices and subcontractor trends. Support the development of junior and senior estimators through mentoring and technical guidance. Contribute to the continued growth and development of the pre-construction department. About You The successful candidate will be an experienced Estimator or Estimating Manager with a strong background within main contracting . You will ideally have: Significant experience within a UK main contractor environment. Previous experience managing or leading an estimating team. Strong knowledge of the London and South East construction market. Proven experience pricing projects across multiple sectors. Experience working on projects ranging from approximately £1m to £20m+. Strong understanding of construction methodology and buildability. Excellent knowledge of subcontractor procurement and supply chains. Strong understanding of construction costs, preliminaries, overheads and margins. Experience with detailed cost planning and tender analysis. Strong commercial awareness. Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills. Experience leading tender adjudications. Strong client-facing and presentation skills. The ability to analyse complex tender documentation. Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability. Strong leadership and team management skills. The ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities. Strong IT and estimating software skills. What You'll Get £90,000 £110,000 basic salary Competitive benefits package Senior leadership position within the pre-construction function Opportunity to lead and develop an established estimating team Exposure to a diverse project portfolio Opportunity to influence estimating strategy and business growth Long-term career progression Supportive and collaborative senior management environment Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across London and the South East Company pension Generous annual leave Additional company benefits

Senior Estimator Leading International Engineering Contractor Nuclear Infrastructure Workington-based Staff Role Competitive Salary The Opportunity We're recruiting a Senior Estimator to prepare detailed and accurate pricing for major tenders and support clients with pricing on early contractor involvement projects. You'll be responsible for comprehensive cost estimation across labour, plant, materials, subcontracts and preliminaries, working closely with bid managers, planners, procurement and technical teams to deliver competitive, robust pricing submissions. Position Details: Permanent Staff Role Competitive salary Based in Workington Full-time office based with 1 day per week remote working post-probation SC clearance required (ability to obtain) Reports to Head of Bid Management This is a senior technical role for an experienced estimator with nuclear industry background. You'll manage pricing strategy, develop cost estimates, lead supplier and subcontractor negotiations, and ensure all bids are competitively priced and compliant with client requirements. You'll manage assistant estimators and collaborate across bid management, planning, procurement and operations teams. What You'll Be Doing Estimate Preparation & Pricing Strategy Prepare detailed and accurate pricing for major tenders Develop cost-effective design options and price alternatives Ensure company governance procedures and competitive pricing methodologies are followed Agree estimation methodologies and outputs with planners, bid managers and design teams Provide cost advice to bid and design managers on value engineering opportunities Labour Costing Develop local and build-up rates for self-delivered labour Ensure compliance with Working Rule Agreements and client-specific requirements Prepare scheme-specific labour rate calculations Coordinate staffing levels and labour programme with operations teams Manage shift patterns and overtime rates in compliance with Working Time Directive Plant & Equipment Develop local and build-up rates for plant and equipment Liaise with planners to reconcile plant resource levels Ensure plant requirements are appropriately costed and resourced Materials & Procurement Prepare material comparison sheets considering unit rates, wastage, waiting times and part loads Liaise with procurement to identify and select appropriate suppliers Review supplier quotations for sufficiency and compliance Agree material supplier selections with procurement and bid team Manage material cost management and supplier negotiations Subcontract Management Liaise with procurement and bid team to identify and select subcontractors Review subcontractor quotations for sufficiency and compliance Prepare subcontractor comparison sheets with rate adjustments/deletions Agree subcontractor selections with procurement and bid manager Manage subcontract cost negotiations and inclusions/exclusions Preliminaries & Temporary Works Coordinate with planners and temporary works coordinators on extent and cost of temporary works Agree temporary works costs and methodology Liaise with planners to determine preliminary duration and overall project timescales Ensure all client requirements are included (CCS, CEEQUAL, etc.) Risk & Value Management Input into tender risk and opportunity registers with bid manager and risk team Identify and quantify cost risks and opportunities Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation discussions Tender Submission & Settlement Prepare top-sheet tender summaries and supporting cost build-up sheets Present pricing build-up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustment sheets reflecting settlement decisions Prepare final pricing documentation ensuring positive cash flow throughout project lifecycle Coordinate contract data and form of tender documentation with bid manager Address post-tender clarifications and amendments from clients Post-Tender Activities Prepare handover pricing documentation for project managers and commercial managers Attend handover meetings with bid managers on successful bids Coordinate bid reviews and feedback analysis on unsuccessful tenders About You Essential Qualifications & Experience Degree in quantity surveying, construction management or related discipline - or equivalent professional qualification MUST HAVE: Nuclear industry experience - demonstrated background estimating on nuclear or similar regulated infrastructure projects Minimum 8-10 years' estimating experience on major infrastructure tenders Proven track record on competitive tenders for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors Expert-level knowledge of: Labour cost build-ups and compliance (WRA, London Living Wage, etc.) Plant and equipment costing Material procurement and supplier management Subcontract assessment and cost management Temporary works and preliminaries pricing Risk identification and quantification Strong understanding of: Tender procedures and client requirements Commercial and contractual matters Working Time Directive and labour compliance Cost control and value engineering principles Proficiency in estimating software - Comapny systems, Excel and cost management tools Excellent communication skills - confident presenting pricing at settlement meetings and liaising with multiple stakeholders Collaborative approach - comfortable working across bid teams, procurement, planning and operations Attention to detail - accuracy essential in cost build-ups and tender documentation Strategic thinking - ability to develop competitive, risk-aware pricing strategies Desirable Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or equivalent professional qualification Experience managing assistant estimators or junior team members Familiarity with collaborative working on early contractor involvement projects Experience on large, complex nuclear or infrastructure projects Knowledge of client value frameworks (CCS, CEEQUAL, etc.) Experience with 4D scheduling and time-related cost management Value engineering and cost optimisation expertise Security Clearance You must be able to obtain SC (Security Clearance) to work on nuclear infrastructure projects. BPSS is the minimum starting point. The Role in Practice You'll be based in Workington, working as part of the bid management team. You'll report to the Head of Bid Management and manage assistant estimators, collaborating closely with bid managers, planners, procurement teams and operations leads. This is hands-on estimating work on strategically important nuclear infrastructure tenders. You'll be producing detailed cost estimates, managing supplier and subcontractor negotiations, presenting pricing at settlement meetings, and ensuring bids are competitive and compliant. Your estimating expertise, attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions directly impact bid success and project profitability. Why This Role You'll be working for a leading international engineering contractor on major nuclear infrastructure programmes. This is professional estimating work where your expertise in cost analysis, supplier management and value engineering is genuinely valued. You'll be working with experienced bid teams on strategically important, complex tenders where technical accuracy and commercial thinking matter. The role offers a competitive permanent salary, career development on significant UK nuclear projects, and the opportunity to influence how major infrastructure programmes are costed and delivered.

An opportunity has arisen for a Bid Manager / Tender Manager / Electrical Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager to join a specialist engineering and contracting organisation delivering electrical and infrastructure solutions across a range of commercial, industrial, utilities, and data centre projects. As a Bid Manager / Tender Manager / Electrical Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager , you will lead tender submissions, manage bid activity, support pricing strategies, and coordinate internal teams to deliver competitive and compliant proposals. This role offers benefits, option to work 1 day remote per week and a salary range of £70,000 - £85,000. Candidates from Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Electrical Estimating, or Pre-Construction backgrounds with relevant bid experience will be considered. You will be responsible for: Managing the full bid lifecycle from tender review and planning through to submission, clarification, and handover. Collaborating with operational, commercial, procurement, technical, and business development teams to deliver quality tender responses. Reviewing cost plans, take-offs, supplier quotations, pricing, and commercial submissions. Developing bid strategies, methodologies, value propositions, and win themes. Supporting early client engagement to strengthen opportunities and improve conversion rates. Communicating bid assumptions, risks, and opportunities to delivery teams and senior stakeholders. Supporting opportunity qualification and maintaining relationships with prospective clients. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Bid Manager, Tender Manager, Bid & Tender Manager, Pre-Construction Manager, Estimating Manager, Electrical Estimator, Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Bid Coordinator, Bid Specialist or in a similar role Have at least 5 years of experience in bid management, estimating, pre-construction, or commercial support roles within the MEP sector. Background in electrical contracting, utilities, infrastructure, data centres, or large-scale projects. Strong estimating skills, including cost assessment, quantity take-offs, supplier quotations, and pricing reviews. Degree, trade background, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field. Experience using Excel and tendering, estimating, and document management systems. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate input from various stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for a Bid Manager to join a growing organisation and make a real impact on high-value projects. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

ESTIMATOR REFURBISHMENT & COMMERCIAL FIT-OUT Location: Basildon, Essex Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum Sector: Refurbishment, Commercial Fit-Out and Internal Finishes A well-established refurbishment and commercial fit-out contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its team at its Basildon head office. The company delivers commercial refurbishment, maintenance and fit-out projects across London and the Southeast, typically valued up to £500,000. Its projects span commercial, education and public-sector environments, including work within live and occupied buildings. THE ROLE You will take responsibility for pricing and preparing competitive tenders for refurbishment and fit-out projects, working closely with clients, subcontractors, Project Managers and Contracts Managers. Key responsibilities include: • Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents • Completing accurate measurements and take-offs • Pricing labour, materials and subcontract packages • Issuing and managing subcontractor enquiries • Analysing quotations and identifying commercial risks • Preparing tender submissions, clarifications and cost breakdowns • Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings • Liaising with clients and the operational team throughout pre-construction • Supporting tender handovers following successful bids REQUIREMENTS The successful candidate will have previous estimating experience gained within refurbishment, commercial fit-out, internal specialist subcontracting. You should also have: • Experience across a mixture of internal packages, including dry lining, partitions, flooring and decorating • A strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and trade interfaces • The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work • Good measurement, pricing and numerical skills • Strong knowledge of Excel and other standard Microsoft Office programs • Confident communication and subcontractor negotiation skills • Experience using take-off or estimating software would be advantageous Applications are welcomed from experienced Estimators, Quantity Surveyors with strong tendering experience and Project Managers who have commercially managed refurbishment or fit-out projects throughout their lifecycle. An HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related subject would be beneficial, although relevant practical experience will carry equal weight. WHAT S ON OFFER? • Salary of up to £70,000, depending on experience • A stable pipeline of refurbishment and fit-out projects • A supportive and close-knit commercial team • Long-term career development and progression • The opportunity to join a growing contractor with established repeat clients TO APPLY Apply through this job board or email your CV to . co . uk (remove spaces). You can also contact me directly by phone or connect with me on LinkedIn for a confidential discussion. If you are unsure whether the position is right for you, I am happy to offer straightforward and confidential advice about your experience and career options. I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I specialise in placing commercial, project delivery and pre-construction professionals across London and the Southeast. Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or simply testing the market, I'll help you find a role that genuinely aligns with your strengths and ambitions.