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Estimating Manager (Listed Buildings / Churches / Abbey's / Foundations) Twickenham (Hybrid) £100,000 - £115,000 + Hybrid Working Options + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Are you an Estimator with experience in groundworks, basements, or civil engineering who's ready to work on some of London's most prestigious projects whilst being able to step up into a management position? Do you want the opportunity to join a close-knit business with over 30 years of success, that will sponsor you through chartership, provide external and internal training and unparalleled progression? This is your chance to be part of a company that delivers exceptional results while fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment and is the go to name in their niche of high-end listed buildings foundational repairs. On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected contractor with an outstanding reputation for quality and service. You will work on complex structural residential and commercial projects, benefiting from hands on training, mentorship, and clear career progression. The company prides itself on its friendly team culture, industry expertise, and commitment to developing long term careers. In this role, you will be responsible for producing accurate, value engineered cost estimates, managing tenders from initial enquiry through to contract award, and liaising closely with clients, suppliers, and colleagues to ensure smooth project delivery. You will play a key role in pricing works, negotiating terms, and ensuring a seamless handover to operations for successful project execution. This role would suit an Estimator with experience in groundworks, basements, or civil engineering who's ready to work on some of London's most prestigious projects with a leading construction specialist that invests in your growth, provides industry-leading training, supports your progression into leadership, and offers hybrid and flexible working options. The Role Produce accurate, competitive estimates and assess tender risks/opportunities. Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and teams. Lead a team and train others Liaise with senior management team to manage project pipelines and time frames The Person Proven Estimating experience Worked within groundworks, basements, or civil engineering or similar Reference number: BBBH26336 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Assistant Estimator Wembley Permanent, full time Up to 42,000 plus package The company Our client is a specialist RC frame and groundworks contractor based in North West London. The business started out in steel fixing in London in 2005 and has grown into a contractor delivering RC frames, groundworks, external works and steel fixing across London and the wider UK. Work spans RC frame construction, concrete foundations, basement construction, drainage, section 278 works, external works, brick and block and sheet piling, across residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure schemes. The role Working alongside the estimating team, you will support the pricing of RC frame, groundworks and external works packages from enquiry through to submission. This is a genuine development role. You will be given real ownership of smaller tenders early on with support from senior estimators, and a clear route towards Estimator as you progress. Responsibilities Producing quantity take offs from drawings for substructure, RC frame, drainage and external works packages Preparing and issuing enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors, then analysing and comparing returns Assisting with the build up of rates covering labour, plant, materials and preliminaries Compiling tender documentation and supporting submissions to deadline Maintaining the enquiry register, tender tracker and pricing records Attending site visits and mid tender interviews with the estimating and operations teams Liaising with the commercial and site teams on handover of successful tenders What we are looking for Some estimating or measurement experience within civils, groundworks, RC frame or steel fixing. Candidates from a quantity surveying or site engineering background looking to move into estimating will be considered Confident reading drawings and taking off quantities A construction related qualification such as an HNC, HND or degree in civil engineering, construction management or quantity surveying Good Excel skills, with any exposure to take off software an advantage Organised, accurate and comfortable working to tender deadlines Full right to work in the UK What is on offer Salary up to 42,000 depending on experience Structured progression to Estimator with mentoring from the senior team Varied workload across residential, commercial and infrastructure schemes rather than repeat product Office based in NW2 with occasional site visits 3D Personnel Ltd is a specialist recruitment business operating across the UK and Ireland, providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions across the construction, engineering and related sectors. 3D Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Area Sales / Business Development Manager Structural Steel / Fabrication London and the South Highly competitive salary and package A leading structural-steelwork contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Area Sales and Business Development Manager to grow its presence across London and the South. This is a senior, commercially focused opportunity for someone who understands the structural-steel market and can develop relationships, identify major projects and convert opportunities into profitable orders. You will take ownership of the southern territory, with a particular focus on London, working closely with Tier 1 contractors, main contractors, developers and other key decision-makers involved in major construction projects. The role Develop new structural-steelwork opportunities across London and the South Build and maintain relationships with Tier 1 contractors, main contractors, developers and construction partners Identify upcoming projects at an early stage and position the business to tender Manage opportunities from initial contact through tendering, negotiation and contract award Develop a strong, sustainable pipeline of profitable projects Work closely with estimating, design, contracts and operational teams Attend client meetings in London regularly, typically around three days per week Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities What we are looking for Proven sales or business development experience within structural steelwork or structural-steel fabrication A strong understanding of fabricated steel frames and project-led construction sales Established relationships within the UK construction market Experience dealing with main contractors, Tier 1 contractors or major developers The ability to understand tenders, project values, margins and commercial risk A successful record of winning profitable project work A proactive, credible and relationship-led approach to business development The ability to travel into London regularly Candidates could already be working as a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Commercial Manager or senior Estimator within a structural-steelwork contractor or relevant fabrication business. Direct structural-steel experience is essential. General fabrication experience without some exposure to structural steelwork will not be sufficient. The position would suit someone based in London, around the M25 or within the wider Home Counties, including Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey or Berkshire. This is an opportunity to join an established and highly regarded structural-steel business in a key role with genuine influence over its continued growth across London and the South. Apply now for a confidential discussion.