Estimator

Atkins Search are proud to be working in partnership with a successful and growing regional main contractor, who are actively seeking an experienced Estimator to join their expanding team. This Estimator job Nottingham offers excellent opportunities for construction professionals seeking career progression with an established main contractor in the Midlands region.

Our client is a thriving main contractor with over a decade of successful project delivery, specialising in social housing, care home construction, industrial and commercial projects across the Midlands. This Estimator vacancy Nottingham joins a business operating primarily across the Midlands construction market, focused on building a collaborative, high-performing team.

This represents a fantastic opportunity to join at a pivotal moment in their growth trajectory, with genuine scope for Estimator career progression as the company evolves into new construction sectors.

As Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing competitive, accurate tenders for a range of new-build construction projects, with a focus on care homes, social housing and commercial developments. Based at the company’s Mansfield head office, you will work closely with the Pre-Construction and Commercial teams to deliver high-quality bids that secure profitable projects and support the company’s ongoing growth.

You’ll be involved in tenders across the Midlands region and will play a key role in early contractor engagement, liaising with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders throughout the pre-construction phase.

Your Estimator responsibilities will include:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for new-build construction projects
• Interpret drawings, specification and contract documents to produce competitive bids
• Prepare take-offs, bills of quantities, and detailed pricing schedules
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and evaluate best value
• Support the bid process with technical and commercial input, ensuring alignment with client requirements
• Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings with clients and consultants
• Contribute to risk assessments and value engineering exercises during the pre-construction phase
• Collaborate with the Pre-Construction and Design teams to develop winning strategies for tender submissions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market rates and trends to inform competitive pricing
• Ensure all estimating documentation is prepared in line with company procedures and deadlines

We are looking to speak with well-rounded, proactive Estimators with a strong track record of preparing bids for main contractors. The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, technically knowledgeable and able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced pre-construction environment.

• Experience working with a main contractor in the construction industry
• Proven experience estimating Design & Build projects under JCT D&B contracts
• Experience preparing tenders for projects valued £2M–£10M
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, techniques, and procurement processes
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for dealing with suppliers and subcontractors
• Experience in the care or social housing sector is advantageous but not essential
• Enthusiastic, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach to pre-construction

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join a forward-thinking main contractor at the right time, with clear pathways for progression and professional development in the construction industry.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Car allowance
• Long-term construction career prospects as the company expands into new sectors
• A supportive and collaborative working culture within an established pre-construction team
• The opportunity to shape your Estimator role as the business grows
• Genuine work-life balance with regionally focused projects
• Professional development opportunities including potential chartership or further training

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