Estimator

Estimator

Location: Northampton

Pay/Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 per year

Hours of Work: Full-time

Type: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods)

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team in Northampton. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of projects across drainage, groundworks, roofing, and construction sectors. You’ll be an important part of the business, helping to ensure projects are accurately costed, competitively priced, and profitable.

In this role, you will be working within the estimating team to support tender submissions and project planning. You will be responsible for:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for civil engineering, groundworks, and drainage projects

• Analysing drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive tenders

• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations

• Conducting site visits to assess conditions and gather data for pricing

• Collaborating with project managers and engineers to align estimates with delivery plans

• Monitoring market trends and pricing to maintain competitive bids

• Assisting in post-tender negotiations and value engineering exercises

• Maintaining and updating estimating databases and tools

As an Estimator, you must have:

• Proven experience working as an Estimator within the construction or drainage sector

• Strong understanding of UK construction methods, materials, and regulations

• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills

• Strong communication and negotiation abilities

• Ability to manage multiple tenders independently

• Full UK driving licence (preferred for site visits)

It would be beneficial if you also had:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB)

This role offers:

• Genuine progression opportunities based on performance and results

• Direct access to senior decision-makers

• A business that rewards initiative and values results over red tape

• The opportunity to influence pricing and planning approaches

• Supportive and hard-working colleagues

• On-site parking

Our client is a growing medium-sized enterprise specialising in drainage, roofing, groundworks, and construction. They work with local communities, commercial clients, and domestic customers. With a practical, hard-working culture, the business values flexibility, opportunities, and strong team spirit.

Apply to this Estimator role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Construction team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven’t already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.