Drylining Estimator – Residential & Student Housing

Rogers McHugh; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Training & development available

Exposure to high-volume residential &

Supportive environment

Job summary

Rogers McHugh is seeking an Estimator to price drylining packages from pre-construction through tender submission across the North East & Midlands region. The role requires collaboration with Main Contractors and internal teams to ensure competitive, commercially sound tenders.

Graduates or junior candidates with the right attitude are welcome. The ideal candidate will have experience or strong interest in construction estimating, knowledge of drylining, and the ability to interpret drawings and

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in construction estimating.
• Understanding of drylining, interior fit-out, or construction processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with Main Contractors.
• Willingness to travel within the Newcastle to Coventry region.
• Proactive, organised and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for drylining packages.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Carry out detailed take-offs and pricing of labour and materials.
• Attend and contribute to pre-construction meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with Main Contractors and key clients.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to obtain best-value pricing.
• Assist in value engineering and alternative proposals where required.
• Support the commercial and operational teams during tender handover.

Skills

Communication

Drawings interpretation

Travel readiness

Education

Construction degree or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Rogers McHugh is seeking an Estimator to price drylining packages from pre-construction through tender submission across the North East & Midlands region. The role requires collaboration with Main Contractors and internal teams to ensure competitive, commercially sound tenders.

Graduates or junior candidates with the right attitude are welcome. The ideal candidate will have experience or strong interest in construction estimating, knowledge of drylining, and the ability to interpret drawings and