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Estimator in Strutts Park, Derby (DE1), DE1 1BS | TEAM My career My jobs MA My account Search Estimator TEAM Strutts Park, Derby (DE1), DE1 1BS Permanent Contract; Hybrid Published: 1 day ago £40,000 – £50,000 per annum Apply Save Estimator TEAM Apply Getting the numbers right before work reaches site can make the difference between a strong project and a costly one. As an Estimator, you’ll take ownership of tenders and budgets, turning specifications, site information and supplier quotations into accurate, competitive submissions that give projects the best possible commercial start. You’ll work closely with contracts, commercial teams, clients and subcontractors, balancing competitiveness with buildability, safety and quality. With hybrid working available, you’ll also have the flexibility to manage your workload between the office and home. What’s in it for you £40,000 – £50,000 salary. Hybrid working, giving you greater flexibility across your working week. Company car plus business mileage reimbursed at HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates. Discretionary profit share scheme paid twice a year, pension with 5% employer contribution and private health insurance. 34 days’ annual holiday allowance, less bank/public holidays and required Christmas and Easter closure days. Continued professional development, training and seminars, plus reimbursement of relevant professional membership fees. Your responsibilities as Estimator Review tender enquiries, specifications and contract conditions, identifying issues that need to be addressed before submission. Prepare accurate estimates, budgets and tender submissions in line with project requirements and internal procedures. Visit sites to assess access, utilities, local conditions and other factors that could influence construction costs. Obtain and evaluate subcontractor quotations, material prices and plant rates, incorporating these into competitive cost plans. Develop activity rates, site overhead assessments and resourced programmes while ensuring appropriate allowances for safety and quality. Support successful project handovers, maintain accurate records and provide guidance to junior team members where required. What we’re looking for in an Estimator Experience preparing construction tenders, budgets and detailed cost estimates. Strong understanding of construction methods, specifications, contract conditions and site-related cost considerations. Ability to assess subcontractor, material and plant quotations and incorporate them accurately into tender submissions. Knowledge of construction health and safety requirements and quality management processes. Experience working collaboratively with clients, commercial teams, contracts teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Working hours: 8:45am to 5:15pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Flexibility is available to start and finish earlier where agreed in advance. If you’re ready to take ownership of commercially important tenders and help shape projects from their earliest stages, apply today for this Estimator opportunity. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to. 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