Due to a hugely successful start to 2026 and continued growth forecast across the region,
D R Jones Yeovil Ltd are recruiting a full time Construction Estimator to join our team, this position is available to be based from our Portishead, Exeter, Yeovil or Eastleigh office.
In return we offer the following benefits, along with an extremely competitive package.
· Negotiable Salary
· Pension Scheme
· 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
· Annual Christmas shutdown
· Employee discount at main suppliers
· Cycle to work scheme
· Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
Responsibilities:
- Attending sites to estimate
- Accurately review tender documents and drawings, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation as per SLA’s
- Responsible for calculating the costs of a project before work commences, covering everything from materials, labour, equipment hire, transport costs and everything in between.
Who are we looking for?
- Minimum of three year's estimating experience in commercial building and property services environment
- 2 years post graduate experience within an Estimating position reporting to either a senior surveyor or a commercial manager
- Technically knowledgeable of general construction methods and how they are implemented
- Experience with excellent influencing and negotiation skills with the supply chain and/or external clients to ensure the business maximises profit
- Excellent level of numeracy and verbal communication skills
- HND (or higher) in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar
- Knowledge of Causeway
- Proficient on MS Office including Excel.
- Good team player
- Uses initiative, can solve problems independently
- Demonstrates good judgement in decision making
- Good organisational and time management skills
- A dynamic individual motivated to work for the Jones Group
Salary negotiable dependant on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- surveying: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
