Estimator

First Military RecruitmentGloucesterreedpublished 09/30/2026

Estimator

Location : Gloucester Salary : £30k - £35k + Massive career progression

Overview :

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Estimator on behalf of one of our clients. This a key role within the business, responsible for accurately pricing projects, supporting the sales process and ensuring a smooth handover from tender through to order. Ideal role for someone with a construction/trade background looking to get into estimating/sales. Company oncourse to grow to over £10million revenue by 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receive and review incoming tender information, ensuring all requirements are fully understood.
  • Liaise directly with clients to clarify project scope, specifications and requirements.
  • Prepare accurate budgets and quotations in line with client needs and company margins.
  • Work closely with the sales team to support the wider bid and sales process.
  • Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Keep the CRM system fully up to date with tender status, client communications and quotation details.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Previous construction experience looking to get into estimating/sales
  • Previous experience in an estimating role desirable, ideally within electrical or smoke ventilation industries.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and confidence liaising with clients.
  • Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Good working knowledge of CRM systems and general IT proficiency (Excel, Word, etc.).
  • A proactive, organised and collaborative approach to work.

Benefits :

  • Pension scheme.
  • Opportunity to join a growing business within the smoke ventilation industry.
  • Supportive team environment with scope for professional development.