Estimator - Main Projects


Company:	Lindum Group Ltd
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterborough, PE1 5TF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Lindum Peterborough Projects team who deliver competitive and accurate tendering functions for projects up to £10m. Based at our modern offices in Fengate, our Peterborough division undertakes a variety of new build and refurbishment projects in the region.

You’ll be joining a friendly, fun, practical, and inspiring community. Our team members come to Lindum via diverse paths – what unites us is a shared passion for teamwork and sharing. Every day is different as we work to find solutions; whether detailed programmes for building on highly constrained sites, delivering complex building designs or working through supply chain challenges, all while putting the clients first and having fun.

Requirements

Candidates must have a building background with extensive knowledge of all aspects of refurbishment and new build construction across numerous sectors

Traditional and Design & Build tenders

Appraising tender documents, preparing sub-contract and material enquiries

Producing detailed and measured bills of quantities

Risk and value management

Preparation of budgets, estimates and cost plans

Internal tender adjudications and external client presentations

Have a good understanding of current CDM 2015 Health and Safety requirements, modern methods of construction and contractual awareness

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel

Experience using specialist estimating software packages

A High Education qualification (HNC, Diploma, Degree) in a construction-related subject would be an advantage

The successful candidate must have high attention to detail, provide an innovative and proactive approach to problem solving whilst being able to plan effectively to ensure deadlines are met.

The role is full-time and salary will be commensurate with experience, skill level and qualifications. Benefits include pension, cash back health care plan, profit related pay, employee share scheme and opportunities for further training, development and progression.

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We appreciate all applications but are unable to provide individual feedback for unsuccessful submissions.

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