Estimator

Axis CLC Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Company Bonus

Pension & Life Assurance

Perkbox

Volunteer day

GP Referral Service

Refer-a-friend bonus

Development opportunities

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is recruiting an Estimator into its Planned Works team. This pre-construction role prices frameworks and live tenders, then hands over cleanly to delivery and commercial teams.

You will sit in pre-construction, producing accurate, timely pricing for programmes such as kitchens & bathrooms, externals, roofing and retrofit works. You'll work across NHF and housing frameworks, maintain rate libraries and collaborate with operations, QS, design and retrofit teams to ensure scope,

Qualifications

• 3+ estimating experience (Main Contractor or planned works/social housing).
• Strong numeracy and commercial acumen; proficient with Excel and estimating tools.
• Working knowledge of SoR / NHF, NRM2 / SMM7, prelims and indirect cost modelling.
• Clear written communication for tender responses and assumptions; able to engage suppliers.
• Organised and detail-driven with ability to manage multiple bids to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Pricing and take-offs with detailed measurements, labour, materials and prelims.
• Tender production with compliant submissions, clarifications and risk registers.
• Engage supply chain: issue enquiries, benchmark rates and build competitive prices.
• Price against NHF and other housing frameworks; update rate libraries.
• Value engineering to improve delivery options and value.
• Lead robust pre-start handover to operations/QS (scope and risks).
• Maintain estimating files, version control and audit trail.
• Collaborate with operations, design, SHEQ and retrofit teams.

Skills

Numeracy

Commercial acumen

Tender responses

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Causeway

Conquest

Evaluate

Candy

Excel

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

We're recruiting an Estimator into CLC’s Planned Works team. This new role supports growth across programmes such as kitchens & bathrooms, externals, roofing, compliance upgrades, voids, FRA works and decarbonisation/retrofit. You'll sit in pre-construction, producing accurate, timely pricing for frameworks and live tenders, then handing over cleanly to delivery / commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Pricing & take-offs: prepare detailed measurements, SoRs and build-ups (labour, plant, materials, prelims, OH&P).
• Tender production: compile compliant submissions, clarifications, assumptions, and risk registers; manage tender queries and RFIs.
• Supply chain engagement: issue enquiries, analyse returns, benchmark rates, and build competitive, deliverable prices.
• Frameworks & SoR: price against NHF / other housing frameworks; update and maintain rate libraries.
• Value engineering: propose alternatives and delivery options that improve value without compromising quality or compliance.
• Handover: lead a robust pre-start handover to operations/QS (scope, inclusions/exclusions, risks, allowances).
• Data & governance: maintain estimating files, version control and audit trail; contribute to win-loss reviews and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: work with operations, QS, design, SHEQ and retrofit teams to ensure scope, methodology and programme are aligned.

About You

• 3+ estimating experience (Main Contractor or planned works/social housing).
• Strong numeracy and commercial acumen; proficient with Excel and estimating tools (e.g., Causeway/Conquest / Evaluate / Candy).
• Working knowledge of SoR / NHF, NRM2 / SMM7, prelims and indirect cost modelling.
• Clear written communication for tender responses and assumptions; confident engaging suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Organised, detail-driven and comfortable managing multiple bids to tight deadlines.
• Desirable: exposure to retrofit / PAS 2035, FRA works, and compliance-led programmes.

What we offer

• Negotiable depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday
• Car Allowance
• Company Bonus
• Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance
• Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 24/7 GP Referral Service
• £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You'll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one AxisCLCWe value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.