Location: Oldham
Salary: £50,000–£60,000, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Fully office-based
Hours: 39 hours per week – 8:00am–4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am–3:30pm Friday

2fawcett Recruitment is supporting an established construction business in the Oldham area with the recruitment of an experienced Estimator.

This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for the complete tendering process, from reviewing initial documentation and preparing detailed estimates through to tender submission and project handover.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to produce accurate, competitive and commercially viable tenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications
• Manage tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission
• Produce accurate estimates, bills of quantities and cost plans
• Complete detailed material, labour and subcontractor measurements
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare and issue tender enquiries to the supply chain
• Respond to supplier and subcontractor queries throughout the tender process
• Undertake site visits to assess access, logistics and project requirements
• Attend tender meetings and present progress updates when required
• Liaise with clients, consultants and internal project teams
• Review construction programmes, technical proposals and logistics arrangements
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings
• Contribute to project risk assessments and value-engineering discussions
• Prepare detailed and compliant tender submissions
• Ensure all tender documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time
• Present completed estimates and supporting information to the delivery team
• Provide ongoing support throughout pre-construction and project delivery
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Support the identification of new tender and business opportunities
• Maintain accurate estimating and supply-chain records

The Successful Candidate

• Previous experience working as an Estimator within the construction industry
• Experience managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and costs
• Experience producing bills of quantities, measurements and cost plans
• Confident interpreting technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent numerical skills
• Experience obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Ability to identify tender risks, opportunities and value-engineering options
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Able to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines
• Competent using estimating software and Microsoft Office
• A relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

Due to the position being fully office-based, applicants should ideally live within a reasonable commuting distance of Oldham.

Benefits

• Salary of £50,000–£60,000, depending on experience
• 21 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Permanent position
• Early finish on Fridays
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced Construction Estimator looking for your next opportunity in the Oldham area, please apply with your latest CV.