This is a permanent role
Wigan
About Us
Connolly is a family-run construction, refurbishment and development company working within the social housing sector across the North West, North Wales and West Yorkshire. We're committed to creating safe, warm, and sustainable homes while supporting the communities we serve. Our goal is to become the most respected social housing specialist in the North of England.
The Role
We're looking for an organised, detail-driven estimator to support the development of high-quality bids and tenders for both new and existing clients. In this role, you'll help build accurate cost estimates, gather supplier quotations, support value-engineering activities and work closely with our Pre-Construction, Procurement and wider teams across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
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 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
About You
Degree, diploma or certification in Estimating, QS, Construction Management or similar
3+ years of estimating experience within construction and/or social housing
Strong ability to interpret project information
Knowledge of construction methods, materials and industry regulations
Experience working with estimating software (Conquest or similar preferred)
Excellent numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of vendor quotations, material costs and lead times
Commercial awareness and understanding of contractual principles
Confident preparing bids, quotes and supporting submission documents
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
High attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to multitask, prioritise and use initiative
Why Join Connolly?
Our Values Guide Everything We Do
Be Curious - Ask why
Be Proud - Go the extra mile
Keep Moving Forward - Build momentum
Leave a Legacy - Build strong relationships
Team Connolly - Great things happen when we work together
The Person Matters - Be kind, be supportive, be authentic
You'll join a business with genuine purpose, great development opportunities and a supportive, people-focused culture.
Ready to join Team Connolly?
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
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