img
Permanent

Estimator

Bedford
money-bag £35000 - £38000/annum 25 Days Annual Leave, Company Pensio
225139804
Posted 6 days ago

Estimator Full-Time Permanent 

Turn drawings into winning bids. Own the numbers that win the work.

If you’re an Estimator who likes precision, pace, and seeing your numbers directly influence real project wins — this one’s worth a look. We’re hiring into a specialist engineering environment where your pricing isn’t just “internal admin”… it decides whether projects land or not.

What you’ll actually be doing
  • Turning technical drawings into accurate, competitive costings
  • Breaking down materials, labour, subcontract & install costs
  • Analysing tenders, specs & project requirements
  • Sourcing and negotiating supplier pricing
  • Spotting risks, gaps, and compliance issues early
  • Working closely with Sales, Contracts & Production
  • Owning estimating accuracy from start to submission
You’ll fit if you have
  • 2 years’ estimating experience (engineering / construction / manufacturing)
  • Confidence reading technical drawings (non-negotiable)
  • Strong Excel skills estimating tools (Bluebeam / PlanSwift etc.)
  • A sharp eye for detail commercial thinking
  • Ability to juggle multiple bids under pressure
  • Understanding of materials / manufacturing processes
What’s in it for you
  • Stable 8:30–5:00 working pattern across Monday to Friday only 
  • 25 days holiday bank holidays
  • Employee benefits including discounts across a range of retailers, restaurants, gym, and cinema as well as 24 x7 online GP and Confidential Employee Assistance programme.
  • Company pension
  • Real influence over winning work — not just processing it
Important 

You must be eligible for SC Clearance:

  • British citizen or EU Settled Status 
  • No unspent criminal convictions
HIT "APPLY NOW"

Other jobs of interest...

Randstad Construction and Property
CityYesterday
money-bag10000-500000 Annual
Dornan Engineering Services Ltd
LondonYesterday
money-bag10000-500000 Annual
Octane Recruitment
BracknellYesterday
money-bag60000.00-60000.00 Annual
D M Group of Companies
Sidcup
money-bag10000-500000 Annual
Buildspace Group
London
money-bag60000.00-60000.00 Annual
Alex Young Recruitment Limited
Orpington3 days ago
money-bag£45000 - £48000/annum Excellent Company Benefits
D M Group of Companies
Sidcup3 days ago
money-bagNegotiable
HR GO Recruitment
Chessington3 days ago
money-bag£60,000
Alex Young Recruitment Ltd
Orpington3 days ago
money-bag£45,000
DB RECRUITMENT
City3 days ago
money-bag78000.00-78000.00 Annual
Austin Recruitment LTD
London3 days ago
money-bag35000.00-35000.00 Annual

Perform a fresh search...

  • Create your ideal job search criteria by
    completing our quick and simple form and
    receive daily job alerts tailored to you!

Jobs. Straight to your inbox!