Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited
Estimator/Senior Estimator
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Estimator/Senior Estimator
About the Role
A well-established building envelope principal contractor is looking to appoint an Estimator to join a busy and growing team. This is a brilliant opportunity for an Estimator who enjoys fast-paced tendering, variety of work, and the satisfaction of seeing projects move quickly from enquiry to delivery.
The business delivers projects ranging from £25k to £20 million across the UK and has built a strong reputation through long-term client relationships, consistent quality, and a practical, solutions-led approach. Based in a modern head office environment in Whiteley, you will play a key role in pricing, primarily, facade remediation projects typically between £1m and £20m, with a particular focus on flat roof refurbishment works.
This role offers genuine visibility and impact. You will work closely with senior leadership and account management, giving you a clear voice in how work is priced, won, and handed over. If you are looking for a company where good performance is recognised, where you can develop your estimating skillset, and where you can build a long-term career in a stable and supportive environment, this one is well worth a conversation.
Estimator Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 Depending on experience
- Location: Whiteley (Head Office based role)
- 25-30 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Hybrid Working Available
- Pension Scheme
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Team Social Events
- Company events and supportive social environment
- Comprehensive in-house and external Training and Development
- Access to Udemy and training courses
- Charity Fundraising Days
- Office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower
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Estimator Job Overview
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for facade projects from £1m to £20m
- Produce competitive tenders, with a strong focus on flat roof refurbishment packages
- Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to build clear pricing breakdowns
- Undertake site surveys to confirm scope, access requirements, and site constraints
- Identify risk and opportunity, ensuring allowances are captured and submissions remain commercially viable
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain best value quotations
- Support account management with technical and commercial input, including attending meetings where required
- Ensure a smooth handover to operations following project award, supporting successful delivery
- Review outcomes against original estimates to improve accuracy and support continuous improvement
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Estimator Requirements
- Experience as an Estimator within construction, ideally within high-rise residential or facades
- Confident pricing works in the £1m to £20m range and producing successful tender submissions
- Able to complete site surveys and translate findings into accurate scope and costs
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders and operational teams
- Competent using Excel and estimating tools such as Causeway (or similar)
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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