Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Estimator
£45,000 – £55,000 DOE + Progression + Excellent Benefits
Peterborough, Commutable from: Leicester, Grantham, Spalding, Wisbech, Huntingdon, Northampton, Wellingborough, Corby)
Are you a Estimator looking to take ownership of a key pre-construction role within a growing regional contractor, where you will directly influence commercial control, project handover, and business growth?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established building contractor where you will play a pivotal role in strengthening estimating processes, improving pricing accuracy, and supporting the continued expansion of a varied project portfolio.
This well-established contractor delivers projects across refurbishment, insurance reinstatement, framework works, extensions, void programmes, remedial works, and public sector schemes. Due to sustained growth across multiple divisions, they are now looking to enhance their pre-construction function with an experienced Estimator.
On offer is a varied and commercially focused role where you will price projects typically ranging from £50,000 to £500,000. You will take ownership from initial scope review through to submission and structured handover, including site surveys, drawing and specification interrogation, supplier and subcontractor quotations, and detailed Excel-based cost planning.
This role suits an experienced Estimator from a construction background who is confident identifying risk, challenging scope, protecting margins, and ensuring delivery teams receive clear, commercially robust handovers prior to mobilisation.
The Role
- Pricing projects from £50k – £500k
- Scope review, site surveys, supplier quotes and cost planning
- Structured handover to delivery teams to protect margin and reduce queries
The Person
- Estimator within construction, refurbishment or frameworks
- Strong commercial awareness and Excel skills
- Full UK driving licence
Reference Number: BBBH275826
Please click "Apply Now" or contact Ben Dunsford at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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