About the job

Description

Bennett and Game are proud to be working with a leading scaffolding contractor delivering safe, reliable, and innovative access solutions across some of the UK's most complex and high-profile projects. Operating in construction, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors, they support main contractors and asset owners in building, maintaining, and enhancing critical facilities.

As an Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate quotations, tenders, and costings for scaffolding projects. You will work closely with clients, contractors, and both our Commercial and our Operations departments to ensure competitive and profitable pricing while maintaining high standards of compliance and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for scaffolding projects of varying size and complexity.
• Review drawings, specifications, and site information to assess requirements.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers to gather essential project information.
• Submit tenders and quotations within deadlines.
• Monitor market rates and competitor activity to ensure competitive pricing.
• Assist with project handover to operations, ensuring smooth transition from tender to delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of tenders, enquiries, and outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as an Estimator in scaffolding or a related construction trade.
• Strong knowledge of scaffolding systems, materials, and industry regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Excellent numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with good negotiation skills.
• IT literate, with strong MS Excel skills (estimating software experience desirable).
• Experience with Smart Scaff software an advantage
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Company car/allowance.
• Pension scheme and holiday package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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