The Senior Estimator is responsible for managing and preparing competitive tenders and framework submissions from first principles for construction projects, both new construction and refurbishment. The Senior Estimator coordinates and challenges the input from the wider team including procurement, contracts management and commercial. Key responsibilities: Office Takes a lead role in successfully tendering projects ranging in value. Takes an active part in post tender interviews, presentations and negotiations with customers and ensures successful handover to delivery teams following award. Supports the ongoing development of Stepnell's position in its key sectors. Supports all bid team members in the production of tenders. Has professional communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external customers, fellow colleagues and other stakeholders. Has time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Is experienced in producing tenders for complex schemes ranging in value from £1 million to £30 million over various sectors/procurement and contract types. Has knowledge of the local supply chain and continually builds relationships with them, including looking for new supply chain partners. Builds and influences relationships with clients and consultants. Work Winning and Tenders Has a network of clients and consultants who discuss ongoing opportunities with them. Develops tender strategy and continuously monitors. Prepares accurate and competitive cost estimates and, where required, cost plans. Identifies and understands our customers' needs. Builds effective relationships to establish two-way dialogue with internal and external parties, including customers and supply chain members. Seeks to establish professional trust and mutual respect. Effectively communicates bid strategy and solutions to Stepnell Directors and construction teams. Influences and supports suppliers and subcontractors to innovate and achieve optimum solutions. Adds value with subcontractors through regular one-to-one reviews and to capture their innovation. Attends post-tender negotiations when required. Learns to develop the tender strategy. Developments business development acumen and is recognised by clients as 'someone to discuss procurement options with'. Takes responsibility and ownership of individual tenders. Can cost plan solutions. Can achieve the 'best net price'. Is transparent on project risks and opportunities allowing senior managers and directors to freely adjudicate. At adjudication, has three quality prices for all key packages. At adjudication, has a fully scheduled risks and opportunities register primed. Construction Seeks opportunities to learn about changes and innovations within the industry. Hands over to the construction team ensuring all information is provided and all ideas, VE, risks and opportunities are fully understood. Financial and Reporting Collates targeted feedback on tenders and provides feedback for future tenders. Ensures risk register is applied and monitored. Effectively communicates bid strategy and solutions to Stepnell Directors and construction teams. Systems and Quality Supports bid management and quality submission requirements. Ensures compliance and adherence to company procedures for the production of enquiries and tenders. Has a full working knowledge of estimating software systems and ensures upgrades are understood and implemented. Closely liaises with other business units for best practice and lessons learnt and proactively drives a culture of innovation and improvement. People Management Influences and supports team members to innovate and achieve optimum solutions. Provides guidance and support to other members of the work winning team. Why Stepnell At Stepnell, we're passionate about empowering our people to thrive. We believe in building fulfilling and rewarding careers by investing in talent, nurturing growth, and inspiring innovation. With the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, we're proud to place our people at the heart of everything we do. Every team member is valued, and curiosity and collaboration are central to our team culture. We're committed to enabling our people to make a real impact and drive meaningful change throughout our business. To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car. Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued. About Stepnell As a family-owned business with over 155 years of history, Stepnell is built on stability, trust, and long-term thinking. We make decisions with the future in mind for our people, our clients, and our communities. Our capabilities span construction, property development, energy solutions, joinery, and concrete repair, allowing us to offer integrated services that meet a wide range of client needs. Operating through seven regional offices in Rugby, Nottingham, Liverpool, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poolevand across three core business units, we maintain a strong local presence while delivering consistently high standards. Today, repeat clients account for 75% of our turnover a testament to our reliability and the quality of our relationships.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
The Senior Estimator is responsible for managing and preparing competitive tenders and framework submissions from first principles for construction projects, both new construction and refurbishment. The Senior Estimator coordinates and challenges the input from the wider team including procurement, contracts management and commercial. Key responsibilities: Office Takes a lead role in successfully tendering projects ranging in value. Takes an active part in post tender interviews, presentations and negotiations with customers and ensures successful handover to delivery teams following award. Supports the ongoing development of Stepnell's position in its key sectors. Supports all bid team members in the production of tenders. Has professional communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external customers, fellow colleagues and other stakeholders. Has time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Is experienced in producing tenders for complex schemes ranging in value from £1 million to £30 million over various sectors/procurement and contract types. Has knowledge of the local supply chain and continually builds relationships with them, including looking for new supply chain partners. Builds and influences relationships with clients and consultants. Work Winning and Tenders Has a network of clients and consultants who discuss ongoing opportunities with them. Develops tender strategy and continuously monitors. Prepares accurate and competitive cost estimates and, where required, cost plans. Identifies and understands our customers' needs. Builds effective relationships to establish two-way dialogue with internal and external parties, including customers and supply chain members. Seeks to establish professional trust and mutual respect. Effectively communicates bid strategy and solutions to Stepnell Directors and construction teams. Influences and supports suppliers and subcontractors to innovate and achieve optimum solutions. Adds value with subcontractors through regular one-to-one reviews and to capture their innovation. Attends post-tender negotiations when required. Learns to develop the tender strategy. Developments business development acumen and is recognised by clients as 'someone to discuss procurement options with'. Takes responsibility and ownership of individual tenders. Can cost plan solutions. Can achieve the 'best net price'. Is transparent on project risks and opportunities allowing senior managers and directors to freely adjudicate. At adjudication, has three quality prices for all key packages. At adjudication, has a fully scheduled risks and opportunities register primed. Construction Seeks opportunities to learn about changes and innovations within the industry. Hands over to the construction team ensuring all information is provided and all ideas, VE, risks and opportunities are fully understood. Financial and Reporting Collates targeted feedback on tenders and provides feedback for future tenders. Ensures risk register is applied and monitored. Effectively communicates bid strategy and solutions to Stepnell Directors and construction teams. Systems and Quality Supports bid management and quality submission requirements. Ensures compliance and adherence to company procedures for the production of enquiries and tenders. Has a full working knowledge of estimating software systems and ensures upgrades are understood and implemented. Closely liaises with other business units for best practice and lessons learnt and proactively drives a culture of innovation and improvement. People Management Influences and supports team members to innovate and achieve optimum solutions. Provides guidance and support to other members of the work winning team. Why Stepnell At Stepnell, we're passionate about empowering our people to thrive. We believe in building fulfilling and rewarding careers by investing in talent, nurturing growth, and inspiring innovation. With the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, we're proud to place our people at the heart of everything we do. Every team member is valued, and curiosity and collaboration are central to our team culture. We're committed to enabling our people to make a real impact and drive meaningful change throughout our business. To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car. Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued. About Stepnell As a family-owned business with over 155 years of history, Stepnell is built on stability, trust, and long-term thinking. We make decisions with the future in mind for our people, our clients, and our communities. Our capabilities span construction, property development, energy solutions, joinery, and concrete repair, allowing us to offer integrated services that meet a wide range of client needs. Operating through seven regional offices in Rugby, Nottingham, Liverpool, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poolevand across three core business units, we maintain a strong local presence while delivering consistently high standards. Today, repeat clients account for 75% of our turnover a testament to our reliability and the quality of our relationships.
Estimator Our client specializes in construction, fit-out and refurbishment of high-performance spaces. They primarily deliver technically complex projects across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, education, and industrial facilities, often working with long-term clients and offering bespoke, end-to-end solutions including in-house joinery. The company is a long-established, family-origin business known for its focus on quality, trust, and skilled workmanship, with a strong presence in the UK construction market and a reputation built on repeat client relationships. Due to ongoing success, our client now requires an Estimator to join their dynamic and experienced team. You will review jobs, pull together the scope, measure and price works, submit quotations to clients, and support the design process. What's in it for you? Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Predominantly office based, with UK-wide travel to sites as required. £50,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience. 28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays. Pension scheme. Company car. Training provided where required. Position Overview Act as a client-focused contact during pre-construction and pricing stages. Review enquiries, drawings and specifications to define project scope and requirements. Prepare detailed take-offs, measurements and cost estimates. Develop clear, competitive pricing and quotation submissions. Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to support design development and coordination. Manage elements of the design process, ensuring cost, buildability and programme alignment. Identify risks, opportunities and value-engineering options. Travel to sites and client locations across the UK as required. Position Requirements Experience in construction the construction sector is essential along with estimation experience, our client is happy to consider junior candidate with strong relevant experience. Strong ability to review drawings and specifications, develop scope, and carry out measurements. Ability to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive quotations. Excellent communication skills with experience liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Design coordination support experience (or willingness to develop this) and strong attention to detail. Please note this job description is a general overview and may be subject to change in line with our client's requirements. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Estimator Our client specializes in construction, fit-out and refurbishment of high-performance spaces. They primarily deliver technically complex projects across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, education, and industrial facilities, often working with long-term clients and offering bespoke, end-to-end solutions including in-house joinery. The company is a long-established, family-origin business known for its focus on quality, trust, and skilled workmanship, with a strong presence in the UK construction market and a reputation built on repeat client relationships. Due to ongoing success, our client now requires an Estimator to join their dynamic and experienced team. You will review jobs, pull together the scope, measure and price works, submit quotations to clients, and support the design process. What's in it for you? Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Predominantly office based, with UK-wide travel to sites as required. £50,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience. 28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays. Pension scheme. Company car. Training provided where required. Position Overview Act as a client-focused contact during pre-construction and pricing stages. Review enquiries, drawings and specifications to define project scope and requirements. Prepare detailed take-offs, measurements and cost estimates. Develop clear, competitive pricing and quotation submissions. Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to support design development and coordination. Manage elements of the design process, ensuring cost, buildability and programme alignment. Identify risks, opportunities and value-engineering options. Travel to sites and client locations across the UK as required. Position Requirements Experience in construction the construction sector is essential along with estimation experience, our client is happy to consider junior candidate with strong relevant experience. Strong ability to review drawings and specifications, develop scope, and carry out measurements. Ability to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive quotations. Excellent communication skills with experience liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Design coordination support experience (or willingness to develop this) and strong attention to detail. Please note this job description is a general overview and may be subject to change in line with our client's requirements. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
White Label Recruitment are currently working on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established manufacturing and fit-out environment based in Bradford This is a hands-on estimating role within a busy, project-led business delivering bespoke manufactured solutions across joinery, metalwork and interiors . The Role You'll be responsible for producing accurate, detailed estimates across a range of projects, working closely with internal teams and the supply chain. Typical duties include: • Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications • Building detailed costings (materials + labour across machining, joinery, fabrication, assembly etc.) • Sending out enquiries and managing supplier/subcontractor quotes • Analysing returns and putting together competitive tender submissions • Supporting value engineering (VE) where possible • Liaising with clients post-tender and during handover to delivery teams • Working across multiple live tenders with tight deadlines What They're Looking For • Proven estimating experience within a similar environment • Background in joinery, or shopfitting, etc • Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings • Confident building estimates using Excel (advanced level) • Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple tenders • Comfortable communicating with suppliers, subcontractors and clients Why It's Worth a Look • Stable, well-established business with a strong pipeline of work • Varied projects - not repetitive quoting • Good internal structure and support from experienced team • Opportunity to play a key role in project success from tender stage If this sounds like something you'd be open to hearing more about, drop me a message or send your CV across and I'll give you a proper overview.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
White Label Recruitment are currently working on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established manufacturing and fit-out environment based in Bradford This is a hands-on estimating role within a busy, project-led business delivering bespoke manufactured solutions across joinery, metalwork and interiors . The Role You'll be responsible for producing accurate, detailed estimates across a range of projects, working closely with internal teams and the supply chain. Typical duties include: • Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications • Building detailed costings (materials + labour across machining, joinery, fabrication, assembly etc.) • Sending out enquiries and managing supplier/subcontractor quotes • Analysing returns and putting together competitive tender submissions • Supporting value engineering (VE) where possible • Liaising with clients post-tender and during handover to delivery teams • Working across multiple live tenders with tight deadlines What They're Looking For • Proven estimating experience within a similar environment • Background in joinery, or shopfitting, etc • Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings • Confident building estimates using Excel (advanced level) • Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple tenders • Comfortable communicating with suppliers, subcontractors and clients Why It's Worth a Look • Stable, well-established business with a strong pipeline of work • Varied projects - not repetitive quoting • Good internal structure and support from experienced team • Opportunity to play a key role in project success from tender stage If this sounds like something you'd be open to hearing more about, drop me a message or send your CV across and I'll give you a proper overview.
Joinery Estimator Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 DoE A specialist manufacturer of high-end bespoke joinery is seeking a Joinery Estimator to join their team. The business delivers complex joinery packages across luxury residential and commercial projects, manufacturing bespoke items in-house before installation on site. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with an understanding of bespoke joinery manufacturing and fit-out to play a key role in securing and pricing high-value projects. They will also consider candidates who have a couple of yeas experience and offer training. Role Overview The Joinery Estimator will be responsible for reviewing tender documentation, preparing accurate cost estimates, and working closely with design and production teams to develop competitive bids. The role requires an understanding of joinery manufacturing processes, materials, and installation requirements. Key Responsibilities Review tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope Prepare accurate cost estimates for bespoke joinery packages Produce detailed take-offs and material schedules Work closely with design, production, and project teams to develop cost-effective solutions Prepare tender submissions and supporting documentation Liaise with clients, contractors, and consultants during the tender process Requirements Previous experience as a Joinery Estimator within bespoke joinery, cabinetry, or interior fit-out would be ideal Knowledge of joinery manufacturing processes and materials Ability to interpret architectural drawings and technical joinery details Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Excellent communication and organisational skills Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to join a highly skilled manufacturing environment producing bespoke joinery for premium projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth by delivering accurate and competitive tender submissions.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Joinery Estimator Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 DoE A specialist manufacturer of high-end bespoke joinery is seeking a Joinery Estimator to join their team. The business delivers complex joinery packages across luxury residential and commercial projects, manufacturing bespoke items in-house before installation on site. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with an understanding of bespoke joinery manufacturing and fit-out to play a key role in securing and pricing high-value projects. They will also consider candidates who have a couple of yeas experience and offer training. Role Overview The Joinery Estimator will be responsible for reviewing tender documentation, preparing accurate cost estimates, and working closely with design and production teams to develop competitive bids. The role requires an understanding of joinery manufacturing processes, materials, and installation requirements. Key Responsibilities Review tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope Prepare accurate cost estimates for bespoke joinery packages Produce detailed take-offs and material schedules Work closely with design, production, and project teams to develop cost-effective solutions Prepare tender submissions and supporting documentation Liaise with clients, contractors, and consultants during the tender process Requirements Previous experience as a Joinery Estimator within bespoke joinery, cabinetry, or interior fit-out would be ideal Knowledge of joinery manufacturing processes and materials Ability to interpret architectural drawings and technical joinery details Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Excellent communication and organisational skills Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to join a highly skilled manufacturing environment producing bespoke joinery for premium projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth by delivering accurate and competitive tender submissions.
