Estimator - Minor Works
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | PE1 5TF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lindum Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ESTMW |
Summary
Established in 1956, Lindum Group is East Midlands most successful Construction companies. Employing over 635 staff across our sites in Peterborough, York and Lincoln, we work with a diverse client base offering New Build, Maintenance and refurbishment services.
We are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Lindum Peterborough Projects team who deliver competitive and accurate tendering functions for projects up to £400k. Based at our modern offices in Fengate, our Peterborough division undertakes a variety of new build and refurbishment projects in the region.
You’ll be joining a friendly, fun, practical, and inspiring community. Our team members come to Lindum via diverse paths – what unites us is a shared passion for teamwork and sharing. Every day is different as we work to find solutions; whether detailed programmes for building on highly constrained sites, delivering complex building designs or working through supply chain challenges, all while putting the clients first and having fun.
Requirements
Candidates must have a building background with extensive knowledge of all aspects of refurbishment and new build construction across numerous sectors
Traditional and Design & Build tenders
Appraising tender documents, preparing sub-contract and material enquiries
Producing detailed and measured bills of quantities
Risk and value management
Preparation of budgets, estimates and cost plans
Internal tender adjudications and external client presentations
Have a good understanding of current CDM 2015 Health and Safety requirements, modern methods of construction and contractual awareness
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel
Experience using specialist estimating software packages
A High Education qualification (HNC, Diploma, Degree) in a construction-related subject would be an advantage
The successful candidate must have high attention to detail, provide an innovative and proactive approach to problem solving whilst being able to plan effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
The role is full-time and salary will be commensurate with experience, skill level and qualifications. Benefits include pension, cash back health care plan, profit related pay, employee share scheme and opportunities for further training, development and progression.
We are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Lindum Peterborough Projects team who deliver competitive and accurate tendering functions for projects up to £400k. Based at our modern offices in Fengate, our Peterborough division undertakes a variety of new build and refurbishment projects in the region.
You’ll be joining a friendly, fun, practical, and inspiring community. Our team members come to Lindum via diverse paths – what unites us is a shared passion for teamwork and sharing. Every day is different as we work to find solutions; whether detailed programmes for building on highly constrained sites, delivering complex building designs or working through supply chain challenges, all while putting the clients first and having fun.
Requirements
Candidates must have a building background with extensive knowledge of all aspects of refurbishment and new build construction across numerous sectors
Traditional and Design & Build tenders
Appraising tender documents, preparing sub-contract and material enquiries
Producing detailed and measured bills of quantities
Risk and value management
Preparation of budgets, estimates and cost plans
Internal tender adjudications and external client presentations
Have a good understanding of current CDM 2015 Health and Safety requirements, modern methods of construction and contractual awareness
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel
Experience using specialist estimating software packages
A High Education qualification (HNC, Diploma, Degree) in a construction-related subject would be an advantage
The successful candidate must have high attention to detail, provide an innovative and proactive approach to problem solving whilst being able to plan effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
The role is full-time and salary will be commensurate with experience, skill level and qualifications. Benefits include pension, cash back health care plan, profit related pay, employee share scheme and opportunities for further training, development and progression.
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