Project Estimator

  • Wallace Hind Selection
  • Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
  • Sep 11, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Estimator, based in Northamptonshire, ideally with a background in construction who relishes the diversity in what we do? Ranging from grand historical restorations to commercial buildings and development both in the private and public sector, you will join a successful family run business who are growing their team. BASIC SALARY: up to £55,000 per annum BENEFITS: Company Car 21 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Quarterly Bonus LOCATION: Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Wellingborough, Market Harborough, Bedford, Towcester, Rushden, Milton Keynes, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Estimator, Cost Engineer, Surveyor - Construction, Restoration As an experienced Project Estimator, you will be responsible for interpreting architectural plans into accurate, actionable estimates. This is a crucial role, supporting the company in winning new contracts. Projects need to run on time, budgets need to be accurate, and the delivery needs to be successful. Working closely with colleagues, sub-contractors, Project Managers and suppliers you will ensure the commercial aspect of the design meets real-world practicality. You will be working with architectural drawings, Surveyors, contractors and project specifications, for domestic, commercial developments and historical restorative projects within the construction sector. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Project Estimator, Cost Engineer, Surveyor - Construction, Restoration As an experienced Project Estimator within the construction sector, you will be confident in calculating costs of a project prior to work commencing and securing new business. You will be proficient with construction methods and materials. This role is varied; you will have the skill set and drive to support the Managing Director in growing their portfolio of expertise across their commercial projects ranging from restoration to commercial building and development. You will have: Proven experience as a Project Estimator or Quantity Surveyor most likely within the construction industry Relevant Estimator qualifications e.g. Degree or similar in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering Experience bidding for and submitting tenders to both the private and public sector (£200k -£500k minimum) Experience in managing projects, working closely with Architects, Project Managers, Surveyors , engineers and clients. Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel

THE COMPANY: We are specialists in delivering outstanding commercial and development projects. With over 50 years of steady growth as a family-owned business, we've built a reputation for combining craftsmanship, technical knowledge, and professional service across a wide range of sectors. While our roots are in stone masonry, we've expanded to support diverse projects that are innovative, tailored, and commercially driven. From specialist heritage work to large-scale commercial developments, our team brings expertise, creativity, and reliability to every project we undertake. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Estimator, Project Estimator, Cost Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Cost Estimator, Tendering Specialist, Proposals Estimator, Contracts Estimator, Construction Planner, Commercial Developments, Construction, Restoration, Stone Masonry INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: LO18240, Wallace Hind Selection