Estimator

Location: Gloucester
Sector: General Works (Projects up to £2m)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Package

The Opportunity

A great opportunity to join a well-established regional contractor within their General Works division, pricing a consistent flow of new build, refurbishment and small works projects typically up to £2m in value.

You’ll play a key role in securing future workload by producing accurate, competitive tenders and supporting the wider pre-construction team. This position suits someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and working on multiple tenders simultaneously.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

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  Preparing tenders, cost plans and pricing documents.

  
  


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  Assessing drawings, specifications and client requirements.

  
  


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  Conducting take-offs and bill preparation.

  
  


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  Liaising with supply chain partners for quotations.

  
  


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  Assisting with procurement strategies and value engineering.

  
  


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  Supporting handovers to the operations team following tender award.

  
  


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  Maintaining accurate tender records and documentation.

  
  


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  Working closely with the General Works and commercial teams.

  
  

About You

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  Experience as an Estimator within construction (general works, refurbishments or small works preferred).

  
  


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  Strong understanding of construction costs, materials and procurement.

  
  


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  Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

  
  


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  Confident producing detailed take-offs and pricing schedules.

  
  


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  Excellent organisation and accuracy under pressure.

  
  


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  Strong communication skills and supply chain relationships.

  
  


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  Good IT skills (Excel, estimating software, digital take-off tools).

  
  

Company Profile

This is a respected regional contractor with a strong pipeline and a specialist General Works division delivering projects up to £2m. The business has built its reputation on quality, reliability and repeat business, offering stability, support and career development for high-performing employees.

What’s in it for you?

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  Up to £65,000 + package

  
  


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  Car allowance / vehicle

  
  


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  Professional development and progression

  
  


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  Strong local project pipeline

  
  


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  Holiday & wellbeing benefits

  
  


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  Supportive pre-construction and commercial teams

  
  

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with regional contractors across Gloucestershire and the South West, ensuring full confidentiality for all applicants.