Job Title: Estimator
Location: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Join One of Hertfordshire’s Leading Construction Firms – A Career-Building Opportunity Awaits
Are you an experienced Estimator looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment where your attention to detail and commercial insight can make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you.
Our client is a well-established, highly respected construction company based in Hertfordshire, with a strong presence across the South East. Due to sustained growth and a healthy order book, they are now seeking a driven, proactive Estimator
to join their team in Bishop’s Stortford. This is a permanent, full-time position offering long-term stability and excellent career progression.
About the Company
Operating for over [insert years if known] years, this company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and education sectors. With a collaborative team culture, investment in innovation, and a commitment to employee development, this is an ideal environment for construction professionals looking to grow their career.
Key Responsibilities
As an Estimator, you’ll play a crucial role in the pre-construction phase of projects, ensuring accurate, competitive, and profitable tenders are submitted.
Your duties will include:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates for new tenders across a variety of sectors
- Conducting thorough analysis of tender documentation including drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities
- Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and assess value engineering opportunities
- Working closely with project managers, designers, and quantity surveyors to develop accurate cost plans and budgets
- Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings as required
- Identifying and mitigating risks associated with cost, programme, or procurement
- Assisting in the handover of successful tenders to delivery teams
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a similar Estimator role within the construction industry
- A solid understanding of UK construction methods, building regulations, and procurement processes
- Experience pricing both new-build and refurbishment projects (preferred)
- Proficiency in estimating software (such as Conquest, Causeway, or similar) and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent commercial acumen and attention to detail
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders simultaneously
- Competitive Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Permanent Role: Long-term opportunity with a financially stable and growing business
- Career Progression: Clear pathways for advancement within the estimating and commercial teams
- Supportive Culture: A collaborative team with strong leadership and open communication
- Convenient Location: Office based in Bishop’s Stortford, with flexible travel to sites as required