Estimator

Chevron Green Services Limited; Leyland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in Leyland is looking for an Estimator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing tenders and quotations, managing client interactions, and supporting the commercial team. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and attention to detail. This position offers attractive benefits including job security, health and wellbeing perks, and a car allowance. Join us in making a difference through impactful infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Job Security

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Discount programs

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Strong oral, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence for travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and quotations for projects.
• Assess tender conditions and identify risks.
• Provide strategy handover packs at tender stage.
• Review unsuccessful tenders and improve strategies.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Networking skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Ability to problem solve

Customer engagement

Tools

Business management software

Job description

Join our team as an Estimator

Location – Leyland PR26

Salary - Attractive package for the right candidate

We welcome applications from women, veterans, and individuals from all backgrounds. In line with our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet the core criteria for the role.

Seeking to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise and commitment are genuinely valued?

There has never been a better time to join than now! As part of being an Estimator, you will be entitled to:

Benefits:

• Job Security:We provide long-term career opportunities. With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for excellence in the industry
• Relax and Recharge - 25 days + bank holidays
• Health and Wellbeing:Life Assurance - with 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling for you and your family
• Bonus perks - Save an average of £400 per year with Fill Your Boots Rewardswith EAP, discounts on shopping, tips on exercises etc
• Car Allowance - We support your journey—literally.

The general hours of work are 42 hours per week, with travel required for attending sites and meetings.

Why work for Roocroft Road Restraint Systems?

Roocroft Road Restraint Systems has been a trusted name in the industry since 1978, known for delivering high-quality road safety solutions across the UK. As an industry leader in vehicle restraint systems, slipform concrete, and fencing, Roocroft offers employees the chance to be part of impactful infrastructure projects that improve public safety and mobility

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team in Leyland. In this role, you will be responsible and involved in the preparation of tenders and works opportunities and the compilation of all ‘in contract’ quotations.You will also provide support to the commercial teams for secured works. Managing your own workload, you will liaise with operational teams. Fostering excellent working relationships both internally and externally, maximising all potential business leads and supporting growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess tender/quotation conditions upon receipt and identify any risk
• Provide tender handover packs demonstrating strategy at tender stage on all successful bids
• Account Management of a diverse and often time critical customer base
• Review unsuccessful tenders and analyse and implement an improvement strategy for future bids to ensure growth targets are met
• Understanding and engaging with colleagues' remit/workloads for holiday cover
• Ensuring delivery and communication of a quality ‘end-to-end’ process for the customer
• Assist the commercial team on compensation events build-ups
• Attend pre-tender meetings/events
• Carry out other appropriate duties as assigned by your line manager

Requirements

You approach your work with logic, accuracy, and a methodical mindset. You possess strong oral, verbal, and written communication skills, and thrive both when working independently using your own initiative and as a collaborative member of a close-knit team.

Skills

• Proficient in the use of a PC, Microsoft Office suite of software and the ability to work with other business management systems
• An ability to network and create new business relationships
• Essential to have the interpersonal skills to be able to interface successfully with a wide range of people both within and outside the company
• Attention to detail and ability to think laterally and problem solve
• Prioritise workload and demonstrate customer engagement
• Excellent geographical and numerical skills
• Ability to collate and reconcile information for monthly reporting
• Ability to recognise and capitalise on digital services opportunities
• An ability to work within a high-performing, fast-moving team
• Highly motivated individual
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored
• Full UK driving licence as travel is a requirement of this role

What else looks good

• NHSS 12a,b,c or d qualifications
• Highways Permitting experience
• Understanding of digital services and product deployment
• Previous experience of the traffic management industry either practical TM experience or experience of working in the highway maintenance sector.
• Other formal commercial or business management qualifications

Apply now and let’s build something great together!

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of drug and alcohol screening, as well as any required medical assessments. We appreciate your understanding as these steps help ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.

Roocroft recognises that a diverse workforce—encompassing a broad spectrum of people, skills, and cultural backgrounds—enhances the quality and breadth of perspectives, insights, and experiences within the organisation. In line with this belief, we are firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer, upholding the principles of diversity and inclusion, and opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, we encourage you to inform us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Benefits:Car Allowance