Estimator

Location: Hybrid/remote (weekly travel to either our Chobam in Surrey or Kiddiminister office)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000+ per annum plus benefits

About Us

Blakedown Sport & Play is one of the UK's leading specialists in the design and construction of high-quality synthetic sports facilities, working with elite clubs, national governing bodies, schools, and local authorities. With an expanding pipeline of exciting projects nationwide, we're looking to grow our estimating team with talented, ambitious professionals who want to play a key role in our continued success.

Role Overview

As an Estimator at Blakedown Sport & Play, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for sports facility projects from tender through to bid submission. You will work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality tender documentation that supports successful project wins. The role requires a strong commercial mindset, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications to produce robust cost plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and tender documents to understand project requirements and scope.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labour, plant, equipment hire, subcontract packages, and overheads.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to obtain and validate pricing information.
• Support the assembly of high-quality, commercial, and technically compliant tender submissions.
• Review historical cost data and maintain estimating databases to inform future bids.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost-saving without compromising quality or programme delivery.
• Contribute to risk assessment and pricing strategy discussions.
• Assist with post-tender analysis and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with construction market trends, material price movements, and industry best practice.

Experience & Skills

We are keen to hear from Estimators with experience in construction, civil engineering, groundworks or related sectors. Experience on sports facility projects (e.g., synthetic pitches, MUGAs, athletics tracks) is beneficial but not essential.

Essential skills and experience:

• Excellent understanding of cost estimating principles and practices in construction.
• Proven experience reviewing technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills when engaging with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight tender deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and estimating software or willingness to learn relevant tools.

Desirable:

• Experience with UK construction tendering processes and contract types.
• Background in civil engineering, quantity surveying, construction management or related discipline.

What We Offer

• £60,00 - £75,000 upwards, plus benefits package
• Permanent role with flexible and hybrid working options
• Clear career progression and professional development support
• The opportunity to work on high-profile sports facility projects across the UK

REF: JE-BlakedownS&P001