Job description
Estimator
£70,000 - £85,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Generous Bonus + Progression
Maidstone - Office Based
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established main contractor delivering high-profile commercial projects for blue-chip and public-sector clients, with values up to £15m. The business is entering a key growth phase, offering long-term stability, clear progression, and a highly competitive salary with bonus potential.
If you're an Estimator who enjoys producing competitive tenders for repeat clients and wants to be properly supported and rewarded, this role offers exactly that. You'll work in a stable, low-turnover environment where Estimators are valued, trusted, and recognised for their contribution.
The contractor operates as a main contractor delivering refurbishment and occasional new-build projects across healthcare, commercial office, and government sectors. Schemes typically range from £300k to £15m and are delivered directly for established blue-chip and public-sector clients. Following a strong year and continued workload growth, the business is expanding its estimating function.
This is a full-time, office-based Estimator role working closely with a small, experienced team of long-serving professionals. You'll take projects from initial enquiry through to tender submission, contributing to competitive and commercially sound bids.
This position suits a detail-focused Estimator with main contracting experience who is comfortable working independently and thrives in a supportive, professional environment. You'll be commercially aware, organised, and confident managing the full tender process.
With a small estimating team currently in place, there is a clear and realistic pathway into a Senior Estimator position as workload and team size continue to grow. The business places genuine value on its employees, offering security, progression, and long-term career development.
The Role - Responsibilities
* Producing accurate cost estimates for commercial construction projects
* Reviewing enquiries and completing bid / no-bid assessments
* Analysing tender documentation and preparing detailed estimates
* Submitting tenders and supporting post-tender queries
The Person - Requirements
* Proven experience as an Estimator within a main contracting environment
* Background in refurbishment or commercial construction projects
* Experience producing competitive tenders
* Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
* Able to commute to Maidstone
Reference Number: BBBH 267923
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
