Estimator

Think Accountancy and Finance; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading partnership housing expert in the UK is seeking an Estimator for social housing refurbishment projects. The successful candidate will prepare accurate cost estimates and tenders while collaborating with bid and operational teams. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus a car allowance, with a supportive and hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £65,000

Car allowance

Permanent full-time role

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social housing refurbishment or retrofit.
• Strong understanding of tendering and procurement processes.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for refurbishment projects.
• Identify commercial and operational risks associated with tenders.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations.

Skills

Proven experience as an Estimator

Understanding of pricing, tendering, procurement

Attention to detail

Numerical and analytical skills

Confident communicator

Proficient in estimating software

MS Office applications

Job description

Estimator - Social Housing Refurbish

Location: Quinton (West Mids) or Derby Office

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + Car Allowance

Company Summary: Our Client

Our client is a leading partnership housing expert, dedicated to building and improving homes for communities across the UK. They are a dynamic, profit‑performing company with a multi‑billion‑pound secured order book, demonstrating a strong market position and stability. Their work focuses on delivering high‑quality new build homes, as well as refurbishing and retrofitting thousands of existing properties to make them warmer, safer, and healthier. Their culture is built on being easy to talk to, showing they care, and doing the right thing, creating a close‑knitted and supportive environment. Recently recognised for their people‑focused approach and social value commitment, they set the benchmark for putting residents at the heart of every project.

Role Overview

The Estimator will play a fundamental role in the company's continued growth within the social housing sector. You will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tenders for refurbishment and retrofit projects, working closely with bid and operational teams to secure new work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tenders for social housing refurbishment projects, analysing drawings and specifications.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks associated with tenders.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to prepare enquiries and scrutinise quotations.
• Support bid strategy development and contribute to value engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure commercial opportunities are realised.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Estimator within a social housing refurbishment or retrofit environment.
• Strong understanding of pricing, tendering, and procurement processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Proficient in using estimating software and MS Office applications.

The Offer

• A competitive salary up to £65,000 plus a car allowance.
• A permanent, full‑time role with a genuine hybrid working policy.
• The opportunity to join an award‑winning, established contractor with a significant order book.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with clear opportunities for career progression.