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Estimator Vacancy – Parrott Construction
Parrott Construction is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Estimator to join our team and play a key role in securing and delivering successful projects.
The Role
The Estimator will work closely with our pre-construction and surveying teams to deliver accurate estimating and cashflows for a multitude of schemes, ensuring all proposals are competitive, compliant and commercially viable. The successful candidate will be experienced in pricing multi-tenure schemes.
The role is full-time and currently based at our Head Office in Kempston.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse project drawings, specifications, and tender documents to prepare detailed cost estimates
- Assist the Directors and pre-construction team in reviewing new preliminary layouts and the viability of schemes
- Visit project sites to assess ground conditions, access limitations, and other factors that could influence pricing
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
- Assess risks, opportunities, and value engineering options to optimise project costs
- Prepare and submit tender documentation within deadlines
- Support the handover process from pre-construction to delivery teams
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market rates, materials, and industry trends
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Ahead of start on site, liaise with managers to ensure all latest material, preliminaries, subcontracts, sales and development costs are included in the financial review
About You…
- Previous experience as an Estimator in the construction industry (SME experience desirable)
- Experienced in pricing residential developments
- Ability to read drawings and technical specifications, with a strong understanding of current building regulations, construction methods, materials and pricing
- High-level numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret data-driven insights for forecasting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly strong Excel skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Experience of using Eque2 – Evaluate and Construct software
Working for Parrott Construction
A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with reputable clients
- Supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for training & professional growth
About Parrott Construction
Parrott Construction is a long-established, reputable construction company delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable new build and refurbishment projects across the residential and commercial sectors. Our success is built on strong client relationships, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering on time and within budget.
How to Apply
Please apply in the first instance, with CV, to: carol@parrottconstruction.co.uk
We’re Hiring – Painter/Decorator
Parrott Construction is expanding our trusted team.
We’re looking for a skilled Painter/Decorator to work across a variety of residential and commercial new build and refurbishment projects. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
What we’re looking for:
✔️ Experience in painting/decorating (or recently completed apprenticeship)
✔️ Ability to work independently and as part of a site team
✔️ Understanding of Health & Safety regulations
✔️ Full UK driving licence
✔️ Pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail
🛠️ Join a supportive, hands-on environment where quality matters.
To apply, please send your CV to carol@parrottconstruction.co.uk
We’re Hiring – Join Parrott
Parrott Construction is looking for skilled and reliable individuals to join our team! We have multiple full-time, permanent positions available:
🔹 Van Driver / Labourer
🔹 Skilled Groundworker(s) (Must hold valid Excavator, Dumper, and Roller tickets)
🔹 Telehandler Operative & General Site Operative
Requirements:
✅ CSCS card preferred (but not essential)
✅ Valid UK driving licence required for all roles
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✅ Willingness to work on our sites across Beds, Bucks, Herts, Cambs & Northants
What We Offer:
💷 Competitive pay rates & benefits
📅 Full-time, direct employment with long-term stability
📈 Professional development opportunities
🏗️ The chance to work with a well-established and reputable builder\
If you’re looking for your next opportunity and meet the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply now by emailing carol@parrottconstruction.co.uk
📞 For more details, contact Kelvin Clarke at 01234 849680
Contracts Manager Vacancy
Role Description
This is a full-time Contracts Manager role located in our offices in Kempston, with regular visits to sites. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing, developing, and implementing contracts for construction projects, overseeing budgets, ensuring compliance, and facilitating communication among clients, suppliers, contractors, site managers and other relevant parties.
Company Description
Parrott Construction is a respected and experienced main building contractor based in Bedfordshire, with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment construction projects. The company works on projects in both the public and private sectors, with project values ranging between £500,000 and £6 million. Specialising in diverse schemes, from education to sports and leisure, healthcare, commercial, industrial, residential, and public buildings, the majority of our projects are located within a 60-mile radius of our head office. Our extensive experience in the design and building of accommodation for housing associations has earned us the trust of our clients.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- Previous experience in a similar role within construction contracting, ideally within design and build
- Strong knowledge of construction contract management, legal requirements, and best practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with cross-functional teams and contractors
- Good communication skills, verbal and written, with accurate grammar and language skills
- Knowledge of Health & Safety best practice and compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Attractive salary and benefits package available
Please apply in writing with CV to: carol@parrottconstruction.co.uk