Estimator – Planned Works & Retrofit Tendering

Axis CLC Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable depending on experience

25 days annual leave

Car Allowance

Company Bonus

Pension, medical scheme options and生活保

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is recruiting an Estimator into its Planned Works team in Warrington. You will produce accurate, timely pricing for frameworks and live tenders, then hand over to delivery/commercial teams.

Key responsibilities include pricing, tender submissions, supply chain engagement and value engineering to improve delivery options while maintaining quality and compliance. Strong estimating background required.

Qualifications

• 3+ estimating experience in main contracting or planned works.
• Strong numeracy and commercial acumen; proficient with Excel and estimating tools.
• Knowledge of SoR / NHF, NRM2 / SMM7 and prelims / indirect cost modelling.
• Clear written communication for tender responses.
• Organised, detail-driven and able to handle multiple bids to tight deadlines.
• Desirable: retrofit, PAS 2035, FRA works and compliance-led programmes.

Responsibilities

• Pricing & take-offs with detailed measurements, SoRs and build-ups.
• Tender production and clarifications, RFIs, risk registers.
• Supply chain engagement and benchmarking rates.
• Price against NHF/other housing frameworks; maintain rate libraries.
• Value engineering to improve value while ensuring quality.
• Lead pre-start handover to operations/QS.
• Maintain estimating files and audit trail; contribute to reviews.
• Collaborate with operations, design, SHEQ and retrofit teams.

Skills

Estimating experience

Excel proficiency

Estimating tools

Commercial acumen

Numeracy

Tools

Causeway

Conquest

Evaluate

Candy

Job description

Axis CLC Group is recruiting an Estimator into its Planned Works team in Warrington. You will produce accurate, timely pricing for frameworks and live tenders, then hand over to delivery/commercial teams.

Key responsibilities include pricing, tender submissions, supply chain engagement and value engineering to improve delivery options while maintaining quality and compliance. Strong estimating background required.