Job Title: Construction Estimator
Location: Milton Keynes (with occasional travel to Havering)
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About Net Zero Careers

Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) is dedicated to advancing careers that make a tangible impact on environmental sustainability and the green economy. Our mission is to connect talent with meaningful roles that support a low-carbon future.

We’re on the lookout for a Construction Estimator to support the tendering and pre-construction phases of a range of dynamic and high-impact projects — spanning residential, commercial, public sector, and infrastructure sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and commercially savvy professional to bring their estimating expertise to a fast-paced environment where innovation and collaboration drive results.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Developing tenders aligned with client briefs, budgets, and timelines.
• Sourcing and evaluating supplier/subcontractor quotes and negotiating for best value.
• Producing bills of quantities, take-offs, and scope breakdowns as needed.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, and quantity surveyors to assess buildability and resource needs.
• Identifying project risks and opportunities to ensure strong commercial outcomes.
• Maintaining a current database of costs and supplier networks.
• Contributing to value engineering proposals and client meetings pre- and post-tender.
• Providing smooth handovers and ongoing support to delivery teams after contract award.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a construction estimating role, ideally with a main contractor or subcontractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and processes.
• Confident using estimating tools like Causeway, Conquest, Candy, or Excel-based models.
• Excellent numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled at interpreting technical documents and drawings.
• Commercially astute with great communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tenders effectively.

Qualifications:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Working towards or holding membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB).
• CSCS card (desirable).

Why Join Us?
This is your chance to work with a driven and supportive team on projects that shape communities and infrastructure. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and commercial acumen are valued, we’d love to hear from you.