Estimator

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Estimator for a fully remote role in the UK. With a competitive salary range of £35,000 to £45,000, this position is ideal for candidates with experience in refurbishment and building projects. Responsibilities include producing cost estimates, preparing tender submissions, and supporting bid activities. The successful applicant will enjoy working in a collaborative team environment with opportunities for career progression. Candidates must live within one hour of Warrington.

Benefits

Pension package

Holiday support

Mileage support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in refurbishment, remediation, or roofing projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates for various projects.
• Complete detailed take-offs and Bills of Quantities.
• Negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare tender submissions and pricing documents.
• Maintain internal pricing libraries and cost histories.

Skills

Cost estimating

Communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Technical document interpretation

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Title: Estimator

Location: Fully Remote (must live within 1 hour of Warrington)
Salary: £35,000 £45,000
Package: Pension, holidays, mileage, progression opportunities
Start: ASAP

The Opportunity

A growing contractor delivering refurbishment, fit-out, remediation, cladding, roofing, loft insulation, and external wall insulation projects is looking to appoint an Estimator to support continued growth.

The business delivers a strong pipeline of work across housing associations, local authorities, and wider public-sector clients. This role offers full remote working, but candidates must be based within one hour of Warrington to maintain close operational collaboration with senior management.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working across a broad mix of project types within a supportive commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates across refurbishment, remediation, cladding, roofing, EWI, loft insulation, and general planned maintenance works
• Complete detailed take-offs and Bills of Quantities from drawings, surveys, and specifications
• Obtain, analyse, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Prepare tender submissions, pricing documents, and cost breakdowns
• Support bid activity for housing associations, local authorities, and public-sector clients
• Work closely with commercial and delivery teams to clarify scope, identify risks, and validate assumptions
• Maintain internal pricing libraries, cost histories, and supply chain rate information
• Support value engineering discussions, post-tender clarifications, and early-stage cost planning

Requirements

• Experience as an Estimator within refurbishment, remediation, cladding, roofing, EWI, or general building
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and estimating/take-off software
• Able to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work to deadlines
• Must live within 1 hour of Warrington
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

What s On Offer

• Salary: £35,000 £45,000
• Pension and holiday package
• Mileage support for site and team meetings
• Remote-first working with flexibility
• Supportive commercial team with career progression
• Exposure to a broad range of public-sector refurbishment and remediation projects