Estimator

Target Maintenance; Silsoe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance company is expanding its estimating team and seeks an Estimator to deliver accurate and timely quotes for maintenance works and refurbishments. This hands-on, field-based role involves site visits, gathering information, and preparing quotations. Successful candidates should have estimating experience, strong attention to detail, and a full UK driving license. The position offers competitive salary options based on experience, along with benefits including annual leave and company car perks.

Benefits

23 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company car and fuel card

Supportive team

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating, quoting, or surveying within maintenance or related trades.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Full and clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Visit client properties to inspect works required and take basic measurements.
• Assist in preparing quotations for maintenance works.
• Accurately record site notes, measurements, and photos.

Skills

Estimating experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

About Us

At Target Maintenance, we provide property and facility maintenance, as well as fire safety solutions, to commercial and property management clients across the South of England and the Midlands. We’re proud to be recognised for our reliable and personable service - and our Estimating Team plays a crucial role in maintaining that reputation.

Due to continued growth, we’re expanding our estimating team and seeking a Estimator to help us deliver accurate, timely, and competitive quotes to our clients.

The Role

As an Estimator, you’ll attend client sites, gather key information, and prepare quotes for maintenance works and small-to-medium refurbishment projects. You’ll take the lead on delivering efficient, high-quality pricing that helps secure work and ensures our service remains responsive.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based position requiring someone with a proactive mindset, strong initiative, and deep experience in quoting for maintenance‑related work.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit client properties to inspect works required and take basic measurements
• Assess and record reactive and planned maintenance requirements
• Assist in preparing quotations for maintenance works
• Accurately record site notes, measurements, and photos in the company CRM system
• Support the estimating and admin teams with pricing information and job details
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams following site visits
• Assist with larger or more complex estimates under guidance from senior staff
• Work independently on the road while representing the company professionally

• Proven experience in estimating, quoting, or surveying within maintenance or related trades
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Able to work independently and stay organised in a busy environment
• A flexible, pragmatic problem‑solver with good common sense
• Full and clean UK driving licence (we’ll ask for your DVLA code to check for points)

• Salary: Competitive salary - Based on experience
• Annual leave: 23 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (field days up to 10 hours door-to-door)
• Location: Based in Silsoe with regular travel across the region
• Working pattern: Office & field based
• Company car and fuel card provided
• Perks: Supportive team, evolving role, great culture, progression opportunities

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Target Maintenance is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.