Estimator - Planned Maintenance

Building Careers UK; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services contractor in the UK is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their North West team in Warrington. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for planned maintenance and refurbishment projects. You will play a critical role in producing accurate tenders that support operational teams through pre-construction stages. This role is ideal for someone with a solid background in cost estimation and a keen eye for detail. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive package

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing detailed cost estimates for maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Proficiency in reviewing specifications and interpreting technical drawings.
• Strong analytical skills to support competitive tender production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for planned maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Review specifications and drawings to produce accurate pricing submissions.
• Support the operational team through pre-construction stages.

Skills

Cost estimation

Attention to detail

Reviewing specifications

Interpreting drawings

Job description

Estimator - Planned Maintenance

Location: Warrington, North West

Salary: £55,000 + comprehensive package

Your new company

Our client is a long-established national property services contractor delivering large-scale planned maintenance, refurbishment, and compliance works across social housing, public sector, and commercial portfolios. Operating through multiple regional offices, they provide multi-discipline building services including painting, roofing, fire protection, and energy retrofit solutions. With a strong commitment to training, sustainability, and service quality, they continue to invest in their people and processes to support steady growth across the UK.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their busy North West commercial team based in Warrington. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing new work within the planned maintenance and refurbishment sector, producing accurate, competitive tenders and supporting the operational team through pre-construction stages. You will be joining a forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline of public sector frameworks and long-term partnership contracts.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for planned maintenance, refurbishment, and reactive works projects.
• Taking off quantities, reviewing specifications, and interpreting drawings to produce accurate pricing submissions.
• Using Cause...