Building Estimator - Warrington

RecruitMe; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-run contractor in Warrington is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their Commercial New Projects Team. You will be essential in developing winning tenders, maintaining client relationships, and managing detailed pricing models. With 5+ years of experience in relevant fields like housing and fire protection, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your input. Competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus potential are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus scheme

23 days’ holiday + option to buy/sell a week

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience estimating/planning bids in housing, decarbonisation, or fire protection.
• Strong pricing ability from first principles.
• Excellent IT and Excel skills.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and strategic tender submissions.
• Evaluate enquiries, scope work, and develop pricing models.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the tendering process.

Skills

Estimating/planning bids experience

Strong pricing ability

Excellent IT skills

Attention to detail

Confident communication skills

Job description

Warrington / Hybrid - £50,000 – £55,000 + £6,456 car allowance (£8,056 for EV) + Bonus + Benefits

RecruitME is proud to be working in partnership with a leading family-run property services and facilities management contractor, who are seeking an experienced Estimator to support their continued growth.

With a current turnover of over £200 million and ambitious plans continue their year on year growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that combines the heart of a family-run operation with the scale and ambition of a national leader.

We’re supporting them in the search for an additional Estimator to join their Commercial New Projects Team in Warrington, delivering strategic bids across a wide range of sectors including Social Housing, Decarbonisation Retrofits, Planned Works, Passive & Active Fire Protection, and more.

This role is much more than number crunching — you'll play a key part in developing winning tenders, collaborating with supply chain partners, and building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and strategic tender submissions across varied sectors

• Evaluate enquiries, scope work, identify risks, and develop detailed pricing models

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

• Collaborate closely with Directors and delivery teams to ensure smooth project handovers

• Contribute to continuous improvement across the tendering process

• Provide concise financial overviews and insight for adjudication

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience estimating/planning bids in housing, decarbonisation, or fire protection

• Strong pricing ability from first principles

• Excellent IT and Excel skills

• A commercial mindset and the ability to work to tight deadlines

• High attention to detail and confident communication skills

• Flexibility for occasional site visits

Why Join This Employer?

• Supportive, family-run culture with the structure of a national contractor

• Regular bonus potential (typically around 20%)

• Genuine career progression – they regularly promote from within

• Your ideas and voice will be heard

• A business actively investing in people, innovation, and long-term growth

Benefits include (but not limited to):

• Car allowance (higher for EVs)

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• 23 days’ holiday + option to buy/sell a week

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Employee referral scheme

• Long service awards

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If you're ready to take your estimating career to the next level with a business that’s growing fast and doing things the right way, apply today and discover where your future could lead.