Estimator

Salary: Competitive

Location: North Buckinghamshire

Simon Acres Recruitment is working on behalf of an established business within the specialist manufacturing and interiors sector to recruit a commercially minded and organised Estimator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a growing business, taking responsibility for assessing project requirements, producing accurate costings and preparing competitive quotations and tender submissions.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the commercial performance of the business, ensuring projects are priced accurately, risks are considered and submissions are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine incoming tender enquiries, technical drawings, specifications and project information to establish the full scope of work.

• Produce clear, accurate and commercially competitive estimates, quotations and tender proposals.

• Undertake measurements, quantity surveys and material calculations using relevant drawings and documentation.

• Build up project costs, taking account of materials, labour, machinery, equipment, subcontractors and any additional expenses.

• Prepare itemised cost breakdowns and pricing schedules to support tender submissions.

• Consider overheads, project preliminaries, potential risks and contingencies when developing final prices.

• Ensure all estimates are commercially sound, accurately prepared and submitted within specified deadlines.

• Highlight any missing information, inconsistencies or potential issues within project documentation and seek clarification where required.

• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency while maintaining appropriate commercial returns.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as an Estimator in a relevant manufacturing, construction or related industry.

• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and detailed project documentation.

• A background in producing cost plans, quotations and tender proposals.

• Strong numerical ability, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating or costing software.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external contacts.

• Good workload management skills and the ability to handle several enquiries at once.

• A commercially focused mindset, with an understanding of project costs, margins and potential risks.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Commercially astute, with sound decision-making skills.

• Thorough, organised and methodical in their approach.

• Comfortable taking responsibility for their own workload and delivering work independently.

• A team player who communicates effectively with colleagues.

• Reliable, professional and accountable.

• Adaptable when priorities or project requirements change.

• Committed to maintaining high standards and continually improving working practices.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary.

• The opportunity to join an established and developing business.

• A varied role with responsibility for supporting important commercial decisions.

• The chance to contribute to the company's ongoing growth and success.

How to Apply

If you have estimating experience, strong commercial awareness and the ability to produce accurate, competitive project pricing, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience, technical capabilities and key achievements.

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the recruitment agency for this vacancy