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Estimator

Location: Gloucester
Sector: General Works – Projects up to £2m
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Package

The Opportunity

This position offers the chance to join a long-standing regional contractor delivering general works, refurbishments, interiors and small-scale new-build schemes up to £2m. As an Estimator, you’ll play a key role in pricing a diverse range of tenders, working closely with project teams to ensure accurate, competitive and profitable bids.

You’ll join a trusted business with a strong local reputation, stable leadership and a collaborative approach that values strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

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Preparing full cost estimates for projects up to £2m.

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Measuring, quantifying and analysing tender drawings and documents.

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Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations.

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Supporting value engineering and commercial risk assessments.

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Producing tender submissions and handover documents for delivery teams.

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Working closely with commercial and operational colleagues to ensure viable bids.

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Maintaining strong cost control knowledge of local supply chain rates.

About You

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Estimating experience with a main or regional contractor.

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Background working on refurbishments, fit-out, small works or general construction.

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Strong measurement, analytical and numerical skills.

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Able to develop competitive bids with commercial awareness.

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Good communicator with the ability to liaise confidently with subcontractors and clients.

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Self-motivated, organised and capable of prioritising deadlines.

Company Profile

You’ll be joining a reliable, community-focused contractor known for repeat business and quality delivery across a varied portfolio. With a friendly and supportive culture, employees benefit from long-term development and opportunities to take ownership of pricing a wide range of regional work.

What’s in it for you?

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? Up to £60,000 + package

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? Car allowance or company vehicle

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? Training and development opportunities

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? Holiday entitlement + wellbeing benefits

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? Pension and healthcare support

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? Stable, supportive work environment with a strong local reputation

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with regional contractors across the South West, ensuring full confidentiality for applicants