Estimator

Talk Recruitment · Deal, South East

Estimator at Talk Recruitment, based in Deal, South East. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Deal, South East
Contract
Contract
Posted
4 weeks ago
Closes
7 Sep 2026

Reference https://www.talk-recruitment.co.uk/job/estimator-49.aspx

About the role

Estimator - BEST EMPLOYER IN CONSTRUCTION

Company:

This is such a desirable and rare opportunity based on the following:

-Very low staff turnover, in fact ridiculously low, has to be one of the lowest in the industry. Excellent sign that they look after their staff.
-The company has lots of repeat business and negotiated work. So very stable workload.
-Professional & friendly team environment
-Excellent relationships and a prompt payer to subcontractors and suppliers.
-Turnover of £700m, big enough to keep you busy, but not too big, excellent option if you are fed up of being treated like just another number. They have a close knit team.
-Diversity of projects, commercial, industrial, student accommodation, Care Homes, Hotels.
-Excellent opportunity for career progression, going through a period of organic growth.
-Excellent salary and benefits package including, car allowance / family healthcare / competitive pension / x 2 bonuses a year which are as good as guaranteed. 

Requirements:

 To be considered for this Estimator role you must meet the following criteria:

 *Previous work as an Estimator, Assistant Estimator or Senior Estimator.
 *Experience of tendering for building projects.
 *Be aware of current market prices for construction work.
 *Have a sound technical knowledge of the construction process.
 *Work closely with internal and external clients.
 *Commercially aware of the contractual implications of common forms of contract.
 *Demonstrate ability to work to tight deadlines and deal with multiple projects
 *Ability to build up costs for traditional trades (groundwork, brickwork, joinery, etc.)
 *Ideally proven track record of established supply chain relationships and with operational teams.
 *Ability to identify opportunities for value engineering and achieve best value prime cost.
 *Relevant Industry qualification.
 *Main Contractor employment history is essential.

Remuneration:

The successful Estimator will receive:

*£40,000 - £55,000 Basic (Dependent on experience)
*Car / Allowance
*Healthcare
*Pension (very competitive)
*Bonus x 2 a year (as good as guaranteed, boosts package by an extra 10%)

-Flexible working

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.   

Reference: https://www.talk-recruitment.co.uk/job/estimator-49.aspx · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 7 Sep 2026 · Listed via Talk Recruitment

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