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Estimator

Job details
Posting date: 20 February 2026
Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 per year
Additional salary information: + car allowance & benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 March 2026
Location: Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, AL1 1AG
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Fawkes & Reece
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: MS-22210-ES_1771578935

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Summary

Estimator

Opportunity for a mid-level Estimator to join a medium sized main contractor based in the Hertfordshire area working across all sectors.

About the role of Estimator

We are looking for a mid level Estimator, someone with 5+ years experience, to join our team in our Hertfordshire office.

We are a medium sized main contractor, specialising in the education, healthcare, heritage, community & leisure, religious buildings, commercial, residential & blue light & MOD sectors.

As an Estimator in our team, you will be working on projects valued anywhere up to £10m. We are looking for someone who has experience working across various of the above sectors, and has worked for a small-medium sized main contractor like ourselves.

You will be working alongside 3 other Estimators of different levels within the team where you will be expected to handle the reviewing of tender documents, quantity take-offs, costing, etc.

Responsibilities for Estimator

  • Reviewing tender documents
  • Quantity take-offs
  • Cost estimating & pricing
  • Creating & compiling the Estimate
  • Bid preparation & submission
  • Risk management
  • Tracking & monitoring project costs
  • Collaboration with the project team
  • Supplier & subcontractor negotiation
  • Reporting & documentation
  • Using estimating software and tools
  • Post contract support

Requirements for Estimator

  • 5+ years estimating experience
  • Experience working for a small-medium sized main contractor
  • Experience across either/or education, healthcare, heritage, community & leisure, religious buildings, commercial, residential, blue light & MOD sectors
  • Experience working on projects valued up to £10m
  • Commutable distance to Hertfordshire

What we offer for Estimator

  • Competitive salary
  • Travel/car allowance
  • Bonus scheme
  • Great annual leave package
  • Private healthcare
  • Flexible hours / hybrid working
  • Pension scheme
  • Socials
  • + More!

If you want to hear more about this Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on 07305 013739.

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