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Estimator (Construction) (Gainsborough)


Company : GBR Recruitment Ltd


Location : Gainsborough, East Midlands


Created : 2026-04-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

GBR Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading main contractor construction company, who deliver main contractor construction projects across Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire & East Midlands regions, recruiting for an experienced Estimator.Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.This well established / progressive major construction company work across all build types & all industry sectors (public & private sector builds / developments).Their variety of clients are across education, blue light, commercial, industrial, healthcare, social housing & other end users. Fantastic & highly varied Construction Estimator role, seeking an Estimating professional with strong main contractor estimating background working on build projects ranging from 100K's up to c.10M. Duties: You will deliver a competitive, margin focused & accurate tendering function for high worth build projects from multiple 100K's, up to 10M, across new build premises & refurbishment projects (a combination) ensuring commercial viability & limited risk to the business (risk mitigation). Supporting build programs & tender bids by preparing accurate cost estimates working closely with the wider commercial team, as well as pre-construction & onsite build teams / skilled trades. Attending tender review meetings & playing a key role in them.Reviewing & Appraising tender / PQQ documents, as well as successfully preparing sub-contract & material enquiriesProducing accurately detailed & accurately measured bills of quantities (BOQ's)Risk mitigation methods / analysis & added value / profit margin & revenue managementPreparation of budgets, estimates, forecasts & construction cost plansOne of the value engineering leads. Supporting external client presentations / negotiations. Attributes:You will be a professional Construction / Built Environment Estimator, with a strong & varied building projects background, with extensive knowledge of all aspects of new build construction & refurbishment contracts delivery across numerous industry sectors / build types. Previously or currently working for a main contractor as this business only deliver main contractor services to clients no sub-contract works.Strong knowledge of current CDM 2015 Health and Safety requirements, plus up to date with modern methods of construction & construction projects contractual awareness. PC literate & strong in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project & ExcelExperienced in using estimating software packagesHNC, Diploma, or Degree qualified in a construction-related subject matter, would be an advantage (not essential as time served / QBE considered too).Experience of procuring small & large subcontract packages. xjdpvnf Ability to successfully manage a range of contracts at any one time.