Estimator / Planner

HR GO Recruitment; Winsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment in Winsford is seeking an Estimator/Planner to join our expanding team. You will interpret drawings, prepare plans and pricing tailored to customer requirements, and support project delivery from early planning through documentation.

You will interact with customers and internal teams to plan effectively, manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records, ensuring commercial viability of solutions.

Qualifications

• Estimating or planning experience in a similar role.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using estimating, planning or drawing software.
• Masterpiece or similar software experience is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience in a busy environment with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing architectural and working drawings
• Taking measurements and preparing accurate take-offs
• Producing plans, job sheets and associated documentation
• Calculating costs and preparing quotations
• Developing practical and commercially viable solutions
• Working with customers to understand their requirements
• Providing guidance and support throughout the planning process
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure projects are properly prepared
• Managing several projects and priorities simultaneously
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Masterpiece

Estimating software

Planning software

Job description

Estimator / Planner

Location: Winsford

Salary: £26,500 - £29,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37.75 hours per week

HRGO Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Estimator / Planner to join an established and expanding business based in Winsford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with estimating or planning experience who is looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career within a commercial environment.

About the Role

As part of the Estimating and Planning team, you’ll be responsible for interpreting drawings, preparing plans and job documentation, and producing accurate pricing based on individual customer requirements.

You’ll work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure projects are planned effectively and that installations can be delivered efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing architectural and working drawings
• Taking measurements and preparing accurate take-offs
• Producing plans, job sheets and associated documentation
• Calculating costs and preparing quotations
• Developing practical and commercially viable solutions
• Working with customers to understand their requirements
• Providing guidance and support throughout the planning process
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure projects are properly prepared
• Managing several projects and priorities simultaneously
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be methodical, commercially aware and highly organised, with a good eye for detail and the ability to work confidently with numbers and technical information.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in estimating, planning, costing or a related position
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience using estimating, planning or drawing software
• Masterpiece or similar software experience would be an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently and use initiativeGood communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain focused and accurate when working with detailed information
• Experience working in a busy environment with competing deadlines

Previous estimating experience of around one year or more would be advantageous, but candidates with relevant transferable experience are encouraged to apply.