Estimator

Job Title: Estimator (Social Housing Refurbishment & Decarbonisation)

Location: Wigan

Project Locations: Across the M60 / M62 Corridor (Wigan to Leeds)

Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Type: Permanent

Interview Process: One-stage interview

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

Our client is a well-established contractor specialising in social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation schemes. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Intermediate to Senior-level Estimator to strengthen their commercial team.

This role would suit a commercially minded Estimator (or Quantity Surveyor looking to move into estimating) who understands how to build rates, assess risk, and produce realistic, deliverable costings, rather than relying on textbook estimating alone.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating

Preparing detailed cost estimates for social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation projects

Building up rates from first principles to create a full commercial picture

Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules of works, and employer's requirements

Producing accurate tenders using Excel

Liaising with supply chain and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing

Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders

Supporting value engineering and alternative proposals

Commercial & Business Awareness

Applying a commercial and business-focused mindset to all estimates

Understanding delivery constraints and ensuring tenders are realistic and achievable

Working closely with the wider commercial and delivery teams

Contributing to continuous improvement of estimating processes

Candidate Requirements

Intermediate to Senior-level experience in an Estimator role

Background in social housing refurbishment and/or decarbonisation schemes (essential)

Experience working for a contractor (not developer-side)

Strong commercial awareness with the ability to build rates from scratch

Confident using Excel for estimating and cost analysis

Ability to work from the office with regular site visits

Organised, analytical, and detail-oriented

Desirable

Quantity Surveying background with a clear interest in an Estimator role

Experience working within planned maintenance, retrofit, or energy efficiency works

Familiarity with public sector or framework-based tenders

Working Environment

Office-based role with site visits as required

Part of an established team of Estimators and Commercial Assistants

Supportive and collaborative commercial team structure

Projects located across the North West and Yorkshire (Wigan to Leeds corridor)

What's on Offer

Salary up to £60,000

Secure workload within the social housing sector

Fast hiring process (one-stage interview)

Opportunity to join a growing business with long-term frameworks

Immediate start available