Job Title: Senior Estimator - Social Housing Maintenance
Location: London
Package: up to £85,000 (Basic Salary) - DOE, £6,000 (Car Allowance)
Overview
Spencer & James are representing a leading Tier 1 Principal Contractor that are seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Housing Maintenance team, based in London. This is a pivotal position where you’ll play a central role mentoring and manaing a small team of Estimators and preparing and managing multi-million-pound tenders, helping secure long-term and profitable contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse tender documents to identify submission requirements, risks, and opportunities.
* Take the lead in preparing and submitting tenders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
* Present pricing strategies and commercial recommendations to senior management.
* Collaborate with Commercial and Operational teams to design efficient and innovative delivery solutions.
* Develop cost plans using subcontractor quotations, labour analysis, and alternative delivery models.
* Complete and submit client pricing schedules accurately and within deadlines.
* Mentor and manage a small team of Estimators, providing guidance and professional development support.
What We’re Looking For?
* Proven experience in housing maintenance estimating, ideally with exposure to planned, responsive repairs and voids.
* Strong background in tender preparation and submission.
* In-depth knowledge of commercial pricing models such as Schedule of Rates, Price per Property, and Price per Repair.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
* Leadership experience, with the ability to support and develop a team.
* Commercially astute, detail-focused, and strategic in approach.
What’s in It for You?
* Join a Top Tier 1 Principal Contractor with a strong track record in housing maintenance.
* Opportunity to work on high-value, multi-million-pound tenders.
* Career progression opportunities within a market-leading organisation.
* A supportive, collaborative working culture with ongoing professional development.
Apply Now
If you’re an ambitious Senior Estimator, ready to take the next step - this is a brilliant chance to grow your career with a Tier 1 Principal Contractor.
Apply today and a member of the Spencer & James Recruitment Team will be in contact with you