Social Housing Estimator: Tenders, Costing & Value

United Infrastructure Ltd

Warrington

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 63,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd in Warrington is seeking an experienced Estimator with a strong Social Housing background to join our Social Infrastructure team. You will produce accurate cost estimates and competitive tenders from pre-construction through handover.

You will interpret drawings and specifications, prepare Bills of Quantities, obtain Quotations, and work closely with commercial, operational and bid teams to drive value and manage risk.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in the construction industry.
  • Social Housing experience is essential.
  • Understanding of refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects.
  • Knowledge of JCT and ACA contracts.
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specs and schedules of works.
  • Experience preparing Bills of Quantities and take-offs.
  • Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
  • Proficient in Excel and estimating software.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
  • Able to manage multiple tenders and tight deadlines.
  • Quantity Surveying or related qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates from drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
  • Produce competitive tender submissions.
  • Undertake quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities.
  • Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
  • Work with commercial, operational, and bid teams.
  • Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
  • Present tender cost build-ups and recommendations.
  • Support project handovers to delivery teams.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market rates, materials and labour costs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Ensure all tender submissions are completed within deadlines.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes.

Skills

Numerical skills
Analytical skills
Commercial awareness
Excel
Communication
Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

United Infrastructure Ltd in Warrington is seeking an experienced Estimator with a strong Social Housing background to join our Social Infrastructure team. You will produce accurate cost estimates and competitive tenders from pre-construction through handover.

You will interpret drawings and specifications, prepare Bills of Quantities, obtain Quotations, and work closely with commercial, operational and bid teams to drive value and manage risk.

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