Estimator - Nottingham

Sterling Recruitment Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Residential Estimator / Quantity Surveyor for a client in Nottingham. This vital role involves preparing precise tenders, managing costings, and ensuring the commercial viability of projects, particularly in the domestic maintenance sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quantity surveying, exceptional commercial insight, and the ability to negotiate competitive contracts. Generous benefits and a competitive salary await the right candidate.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary & Performance Bonus

Generous Annual Leave Allowance

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven background in estimating and quantity surveying within residential or property maintenance.
• Strong understanding of domestic construction methods and housing sector contracts.
• Full, clean UK driving license is beneficial for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit competitive tenders for residential maintenance contracts.
• Conduct thorough quantity take-offs and manage pricing processes.
• Secure competitive quotes from suppliers and negotiate project margins.
• Provide financial analysis and cost management reports.

Skills

Estimating experience

Commercial acumen

Technical drawing interpretation

Cost management

Supplier negotiation

Software proficiency in estimating tools

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Residential Estimator / Quantity Surveyor - Maintenance & Refurbishment

The Opportunity

Our client is a highly successful and expanding specialist in the property sector, renowned for delivering high-quality refurbishment and essential maintenance services across extensive residential and social housing portfolios.

We are seeking a commercially astute Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to become a key player in their operations team. This role is pivotal to securing profitable new maintenance contracts and accurately pricing refurbishment works within the domestic sector. If you thrive on detail, commercial strategy, and working with complex housing clients, this is your next career move.

Your Role: Driving Commercial Success

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, your core focus will be to ensure the commercial viability and accurate pricing of all tendered works.

• Tender Submission: Prepare and submit accurate, detailed, and competitive tenders for new residential maintenance and minor refurbishment contracts, particularly focusing on social housing specifications.
• Cost Management: Conduct thorough quantity take-offs, prepare bills of quantities, and manage the full pricing process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Supplier & Subcontractor Engagement: Secure competitive quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating rates to achieve optimal project margins.
• Financial Analysis: Provide detailed cost analysis, value engineering recommendations, and financial reports to senior management.
• Contract Support (QS element): Assist the operational team with variation valuation, interim payment applications, and final account negotiation on live projects.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: Proven background in estimating and quantity surveying specifically within the residential, social housing, or property maintenance sectors.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of domestic construction methods, maintenance specifications, and standard forms of contract relevant to the housing sector.
• Commercial Acumen: Exceptional ability to read technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents, identifying risks and opportunities quickly.
• Software Proficiency: Competency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel for detailed cost modelling.
• Licensing: Full, clean UK driving licence is beneficial as site visits will be required.

Rewards & Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary & Performance Bonus Structure.
• Generous Annual Leave Allowance.
• Opportunity to lead the commercial strategy for a rapidly growing division.
• Support for professional development (e.g., RICS pathway support if applicable).

Do you have the commercial insight to secure the next major housing contract? Apply today!