Estimator

Building Careers UK; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Estimator for social housing refurbishment projects in Wigan. The role requires strong analytical skills to prepare accurate cost estimates and manage multiple tenders. The company offers a salary range of £45,000 - £65,000 plus an attractive benefits package, long-term job security, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Long-term job security

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum experience required in social housing refurbishment or planned maintenance.
• Experience working with housing associations or local authorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for refurbishment projects.
• Managing the full tender process from initial enquiry to submission.
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers for competitive pricing.

Skills

Proven experience as an Estimator within social housing refurbishment

Strong knowledge of construction methods

Ability to interpret drawings

Strong numerical skills

Confident communicator

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office packages

Job description

Estimator - Social Housing Refurbishment

Wigan - £45,000 - £65,000 + package

Your new company

You will be joining an established and well-respected construction and property-services contractor operating throughout the North West. The business has a strong track record in delivering social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance and improvement works for local authorities and housing associations. Known for long-term client relationships, consistent project pipelines and a people-focused culture, the company offers stability, progression and a supportive working environment.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an Estimator to support the pre-construction and commercial teams on a range of social housing refurbishment and planned works projects. This role would suit an experienced estimator with a strong understanding of housing frameworks, refurbishment works and cost planning, who is comfortable managing multiple tenders and working collaboratively with operational teams.

Based in Wigan, you will play a key role in securing future work and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for social housing refurbishment and planned maintenance projects.
• Analysing drawings, specifications, schedules and scope documents to produce detailed tenders.
• Pricing works including kitchens, bathrooms, externals, roofing, windows, doors and general refurbishment.
• Managing the full tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and assess value.
• Reviewing and clarifying tender queries, assumptions and exclusions.
• Working closely with commercial, operational and pre-construction teams to ensure accurate handovers.
• Attending tender review meetings and contributing to value-engineering solutions where appropriate.
• Supporting framework submissions and negotiated works pricing.

What you will need to succeed:

• Proven experience as an Estimator within social housing refurbishment or planned maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, pricing structures and refurbishment works.
• Experience working with housing associations, local authorities or framework contracts.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work accurately.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders to deadlines.

What you get in return:

• £45,000 - £65,000 salary, dependent on experience.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Long-term job security with a contractor that has a strong forward workload.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on long-term social housing frameworks rather than one-off projects.
• Clear scope for career progression and professional development.

Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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