Aldwych Consulting Ltd
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Estimator - Main Contractor
Hockley, Essex
£65,000 - £70,000 + Package
Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based
About the Business:
Our steadily growing client are an established main contractor delivering high-quality public sector construction and refurbishment projects across Essex, London and the South East. Their portfolio includes a wide variety of refurbishment, fit-out and new-build schemes across:
- Education & Schools
- Healthcare
- Care Homes
- Hotel Refurbishments
- Commercial Upgrades & Extensions
Typical project values range from £500k - £15m, with a strong focus on quality delivery, repeat business and long-term client relationships. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their team in Hockley.
Estimator - Main Contractor - Essex
The Role:
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-sufficient Estimator who is comfortable managing the full tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced SME environment, taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously while working closely with the commercial and operational teams.
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This is a full-time office-based role, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage tender enquiries from initial review through to final submission
- Prepare detailed cost plans, take-offs and pricing documents
- Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation
- Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Identify value engineering opportunities where appropriate
- Liaise with operational and commercial teams throughout pre-construction stages
- Attend tender meetings and assist with client presentations where required
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients
- Ensure tenders are completed accurately and within deadlines
Candidate Requirements:
My client are looking for someone dependable, proactive and collaborative - not necessarily a highly corporate sales-style personality, but someone who will integrate well into the existing team and take genuine ownership of their work.
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- Minimum 5 years experience in an Estimating role within construction or refurbishment
- Strong understanding of commercial construction processes
- Ability to manage multiple tenders independently
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and attention to detail
Highly Desirable:
- Experience delivering public sector refurbishment projects
- Previous exposure to education, healthcare or care home schemes
- Experience working within an SME contractor environment
Salary & Package:
- £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
- Flexibility available for exceptional candidates
- Full-time permanent position
- Office-based in Hockley, Essex
- Further package details discussed at interview stage
Estimator - Main Contractor - Essex
If you are an experienced Estimator looking to join a growing and well-respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the South East, we’d like to hear from you.
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