Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities
To lead estimating activities across refurbishment, retrofit, planned maintenance and construction projects, supporting Aston Group's growth strategy by producing accurate, competitive and commercially sound tender submissions.
The role will work closely with commercial, operational and bid teams to secure profitable work and support the continued development of Aston Group's pre-construction capability.
Estimating
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing submissions.
- Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Develop cost plans and pricing strategies.
- Identify commercial risk and opportunities.
- Produce tender adjudication reports.
Tender Management
- Support bid/no-bid decisions.
- Coordinate pricing activities across multiple opportunities.
- Manage tender clarifications.
- Contribute to win strategies and value engineering proposals.
- Support client interviews and presentations where required.
Commercial & Operational Support
- Assist project teams during mobilisation.
- Support procurement and subcontractor engagement.
- Maintain estimating records and benchmarking databases.
- Capture lessons learned from tender outcomes and project delivery.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven estimating experience within refurbishment, maintenance or construction.
- Experience of public-sector procurement.
- Strong Excel and commercial analysis skills.
- Experience obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Able to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and specifications.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Social housing experience.
- Retrofit and decarbonisation experience.
- Mechanical and electrical knowledge.
- Quantity Surveying or Construction related qualifications.
Ideal Background
- 5-10 years estimating experience
- Refurbishment and planned works experience
- Social housing, local authority or public sector exposure
- Experience pricing projects from £100k to £10m+
- Strong commercial awareness
- Ambitious and looking for your next career step
- Comfortable engaging with clients, consultants and operational teams.
Competencies
Personal Growth
Able to show adaptability and take advantage of new ways of doing things in addition to managing own personal learning and development.
Concern for accuracy
Acting to minimise errors and inaccuracies, maintaining high standards of accuracy and correctness in dealing with information and data. Adopting an orderly and precise approach to work paying careful attention to following procedures and ways of working.
Problem Solving
The ability to analyse in a logical way and identify patterns and connections which are not immediately obvious. The ability to sift out the essential elements from a mass of complex information and integrate and synthesize ideas and information into a coherent whole.
Planning & Organising
Ensuring the successful achievement of results through the effective planning and management of resources, which are in line with the organisation’s strategic direction. The ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible step-by step approach to planning and organising work making effective use of time, resources in order to get the job done as effectively as possible.
Team Working
Working collaboratively and sharing information within and across Aston Group to contribute to the effective delivery of services. Building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues to foster team spirit, commitment to the team and achievement of shared goals.
Client Service
Focus on discovering and acting on the client’s needs. A commitment to putting the client first. Clients may include ‘internal’ staff and external clients.
About Aston Group
We are an established, family run, privately owned, business that has been setting standards for efficiency, innovation and quality for over 60 years. We are passionate about providing an excellent service to our clients and stakeholders and pride ourselves on our quality of works and industry reputation. Our values are at the heart of everything we do; building trust, driving quality, delivering together and having respect. We take pride in our colleagues, supporting their hard work and dedication, enabling us to thrive as a team.
To find out more please visit https://astongroup.co.uk/
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
You don’t need to tick all the boxes! We invest heavily in learning and development to bridge any gaps.
Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and representative workforce is a priority. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and welcome you to join a team that celebrates individual cultures and identities.
If you have any accessibility needs that require any extra attention, please let us know.
For more information, please visit https://astongroup.co.uk/careers/work-with-us
Salary & Benefits
Competitive
Car allowance
24 days holiday per year
Pension with 4% salary sacrifice scheme and employer contribution
Death in Service benefit of 4 x salary
Employee Assistance Programme
Health Cash Plan
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Long Service Awards
Additional holiday days based on length of service
Ride to Work scheme
Standard Company Benefits:
24 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, and the usual Bank Holidays
Pension with 4% salary sacrifice scheme and employer contribution
Death in Service benefit of 4x salary
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Long Service Awards
Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Ride to Work Scheme
Standard Company Benefits:
24 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, and the usual Bank Holidays
Pension with 4% salary sacrifice scheme and employer contribution
Death in Service benefit of 4x salary
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Long Service Awards
Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Ride to Work Scheme
