Estimator

Fawkes and Reece; Oldham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established main contractor in Oldham is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their Social Housing Refurbishment division. Responsibilities include preparing tenders and quotations, managing supplier enquiries, and assessing project needs. The ideal candidate should have a stable career as an estimator, ideally with social housing experience. The role offers a salary of approximately £53-60k, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Stable career background as an Estimator.
• Experience with Social Housing or Maintenance is preferred.
• Candidates from a sub-contractor background are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process quotations, bids, and tenders.
• Manage supplier and sub-contractor enquiries.
• Produce bills of quantities and contractor proposals.
• Assess material, labour, and plant requirements.
• Assess commercial and operational risks.
• Guide other staff members.
• Maintain accurate company records.

Skills

Estimating

Tender Preparation

Supplier Management

Risk Assessment

Communication

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a well established Main Contractor in Oldham. The company have great longevity of staff and work across numerous sectors including Social Housing.

They have an opportunity for an Estimator to join them on a permanent basis within their Social Housing Refurbishment division. The company work across kitchen & bathroom replacement schemes, windows & doors, roofing, and decarbonisation work. The company have regular repeat business with their clients due to the quality of service they provide.

Responsibilities:

Your will be to undertake the production of accurate tenders and quotations for work across the North West.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your duties will be:

• Preparing and processing of quotations, bids and tenders
• Supplier and sub-contractor enquiries
• Produce bills of quantities, schedule of work and contractor proposals
• Assess material, labour and plant requirements
• Increase and develop the supply chain at regional offices
• Assess commercial and operational risks with tenders
• Provide guidance to other members of staff
• Maintain accurate company records

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a stable career background as an Estimator, ideally having experience with Social Housing or Maintenance. Candidates from a sub-contractor background would also be considered.

The company offer a salary of approximately £53-60k (depending on experience) + competitive package and benefits.

If you are interested in this position and would like more information, or to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided.