Estimator

At Stepnell, we understand the importance of ensuring our tenders are competitive. We are looking to grow our preconstruction team and recruit an Estimator to join our Rugby team. You will support the work-winning team and contribute to competitive tenders for new construction and refurbishment projects up to £30 million in value.

The Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and support competitive tender and framework submissions from first principles for construction projects
• Actively participate in tender processes for projects up to £2 millions
• Participate in post-tender negotiations and ensure a successful handover to delivery teams upon award
• Maintain professional communication, liaising confidently with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Build effective relationships to foster trust and respect within our supply chain and with customers
• Assist in developing tender strategies, managing enquiries, and preparing accurate cost estimates.
• Support bid management by influencing suppliers and subcontractors to achieve optimum solutions and the best net price.
• Take ownership of individual tenders, presenting quality pricing packages and fully scheduled risk and opportunity registers.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Proven experience in preconstruction and tendering for complex projects
• Familiarity with local supply chains and estimating software systems
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach to learning about industry changes and innovations

Why Stepnell

At our core, we are committed to inspiring, nurturing, and investing in our people, ensuring that their careers are both fulfilling and rewarding. As proud holders of Investors in People Gold accreditation, we recognise that our employees are the driving force behind our success. We value everyone's contribution and curiosity rules within our teamship philosophy. We aim to empower our people to make a difference and drive positive change across our business and services.

To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.

About Us

We are a family-run business with a history of more than 155 years, we are stable and reliable, making long-term decisions in the best interest of our people and customers.

Our unique and growing capabilities span construction, property development, energy, joinery, and concrete repairs, enabling us to meet the diverse needs of our customers. With six regional offices in Nottingham, Rugby, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poole, across 3 business units, our geographical reach allows us to maintain high levels of repeat business, currently representing 75% of our turnover.