Estimator - Social Housing Refurbishment
Wigan - £50,000 - £70,000 + package
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established construction contractor with a strong presence across the North West. Specialising in social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, and community-focused projects, the company is recognised for its quality delivery, collaborative culture, and investment in its people. With long-term frameworks and a stable project pipeline, this organisation offers career progression, supportive leadership, and a varied, engaging workload.
Your new role
Our client is seeking an Estimator to support pre-construction, commercial, and project teams with accurate cost planning and tender submissions across social housing refurbishment projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced estimator with a strong understanding of construction methods, frameworks, and procurement processes. You will play a critical role in ensuring bids and live opportunities are priced efficiently, competitively, and accurately.
Responsibilities will include:
Producing accurate, detailed cost build-ups for bids and live opportunities.
Interpreting drawings, specifications, and plans to identify project scope.
Conducting desktop research and site visits to gather pricing information.
Working closely with Procurement to research material costs, lead times, and supplier quotations.
Preparing supplier and subcontractor enquiries and assessing quotations.
Producing elemental cost breakdowns, substantiation, and value-engineering options.
Reviewing and assessing commercial and operational risks within tenders.
Supporting pre-construction, mid-delivery, and post-completion cost reviews.
Assisting with cost reports, cashflow forecasts, and pre-construction handovers.
Consulting with engineers, architects, and contractors to refine costings.
Maintaining up-to-date databases of subcontractor rates, labour, and material prices.
Staying informed on market trends, cost changes, and new materials.
Collaborating across teams to deliver efficient, accurate, and high-quality tender submissions.
Role modelling professionalism, teamwork, and company values.
What you will need to succeed:
Degree, diploma, or professional certification in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar.
3+ years' experience as an Estimator in construction and/or social housing refurbishment.
Strong ability to interpret project information, drawings, and specifications.
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry regulations.
Experience using estimating software (Conquest or similar preferred).
Excellent numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Commercial awareness, understanding of contractual principles, and bid preparation.
Confident preparing tenders, quotes, and supporting submission documents.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to multitask, prioritise, and use initiative effectively.
What you get in return:
£50,000 - £70,000 salary, dependent on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work on long-term, high-profile social housing frameworks.
Collaborative and supportive team environment with clear progression pathways.
Exposure to a varied workload across refurbishment and planned maintenance projects.
A role with genuine influence and the chance to add value across multiple projects.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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