Estimator - Planned Works (Housing & Retrofit)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Company Bonus

Pension

Medical scheme options

Life assurance

Perkbox

1 paid volunteer day

24/7 GP Referral Service

Refer-a-friend bonus £2000

Development opportunities

Job summary

Axis CLC is recruiting an Estimator to join the Planned Works team in the pre-construction phase. You will produce accurate pricing for frameworks and live tenders, then hand over cleanly to delivery and commercial teams.

The role covers kitchens, bathrooms, externals, roofing and retrofit projects, with opportunities to influence value and compliance. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in estimating, strong numeracy, and familiarity with NHF/SMM7 methods.

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; 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.

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.

Skills

Estimating experience

Excel

Tendering

Tools

Causeway

Conquest

Evaluate

Candy

Job description

Axis CLC is recruiting an Estimator to join the Planned Works team in the pre-construction phase. You will produce accurate pricing for frameworks and live tenders, then hand over cleanly to delivery and commercial teams.

The role covers kitchens, bathrooms, externals, roofing and retrofit projects, with opportunities to influence value and compliance. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in estimating, strong numeracy, and familiarity with NHF/SMM7 methods.