About the job

Description

Estimator – Pre-Construction Team

Location: Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Driving Licence: Required

About Stainforth Construction LLP

Stainforth Construction LLP is a trusted name in large-scale design and build projects across the UK. Renowned for delivering exceptional results through reliability, cost control, and meticulous attention to detail, our guiding principle remains simple: “Would we be happy with it?”

Every project is approached with care, quality, and the goal of ensuring complete client satisfaction.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth across the construction sector, we are seeking an Estimator to join our expanding Pre-Construction Team at our Head Office in Bradford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction estimator to play a key role in preparing accurate cost estimates, developing tenders, and supporting the successful delivery of major civil engineering and construction projects.

You’ll be involved in every stage of the pre-construction process—from initial enquiry to bid submission—contributing to business development, value engineering, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates using first principles pricing.
• Tender Preparation: Develop tender programmes and coordinate submissions.
• Bills of Quantities: Take off measurements and extract details from drawings and specifications.
• Adjudication Meetings: Attend pre-bid review meetings with the Commercial Partner.
• Supply Chain Management: Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Value Engineering: Support cost-effective design solutions and risk mitigation.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and designers.
• Meetings & Site Visits: Represent Stainforth Construction at internal, client, and site meetings.
  

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of estimating projects and responsibilities.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within the pre-construction department.
• 26 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays.
• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Professional growth within a forward-thinking, well-established company with a strong pipeline of future work.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Construction or a related field.
• Proven experience in an estimating role within the construction sector.
• Strong understanding of first principles pricing and SMM7 measurement methods.
• Proficiency in estimation software (e.g., ConQuest) and MS Office (including Project).
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

If this sounds like your next career move, please submit your CV via this LinkedIn page.

Please do not contact us through the office.

No agencies, thank you.