Job Description

About Us

COEL is a leading provider of office and laboratory design and fit-out services in Cambridge, Oxford, and surrounding regions. Our mission is to enhance working lives through tailored interior design and fit-out solutions that foster productivity, creativity, and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on a positive, inclusive culture focused on employee wellbeing, development, and social responsibility.About the jobAs an Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in COEL's future development and success. You'll be responsible for delivering a continuous flow of new business and identifying future opportunities in both competitive tendering and design & build projects. This is a key position within our Preconstruction and Estimating team, working on projects ranging from 100k to 8m across Cambridge, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Norwich, and London.

Key Responsibilities

Pursue new business opportunities and manage tender submissions Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams Visit project sites, review bids/specifications, and prepare quotations Compile construction sequencing programmes and pricing for tender bids Analyse risks, perform take-offs, and conduct post-tender analysis Negotiate material costs and produce detailed scopes of work Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and company policies
What We're Looking For
Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in construction/fit-out estimating Strong understanding of construction processes and building regulations Competence in Microsoft Office; experience with Eque2 Evaluate and MS Project is desirable
Personal Attributes:

Proactive, positive, and collaborative team player Excellent communication and negotiation skills Attention to detail and high standards Enthusiasm, drive, and determination to deliver
Why Join COEL?

Be part of a high-performance, supportive, and inclusive team Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing initiatives Engage in community and team-building activities Work on exciting projects in a dynamic environment
25 days annual leave + birthday leave
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Cycle to Work & Car Leasing Schemes
Healthcare Cash Plan
Paid volunteering day
Pension matching
Holiday buy scheme
Referral rewards

For more information take a look at our candidate information pack: https://coel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Candidate-Information-Pack-Estimator.pdf

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion COEL is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting neurodiversity. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to ensure every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications before the advertised closing date.

Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to all candidates.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person