Estimator – Social Housing Planned Works Refurbishment
Up to £70,000 Package Car Allowance/Company Vehicle Bonus Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Estimator looking to work on major social housing and planned maintenance projects?
We’re recruiting for an Estimator to join a well‑established contractor delivering planned works, refurbishment, retrofit and decarbonisation projects across the social housing sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of secured work and excellent career progression.
The Role
Working closely with commercial, operational and bid teams, you’ll produce accurate and competitive estimates for a range of planned investment projects.
Responsibilities
- Producing detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
- Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
- Preparing competitive tender submissions for planned maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit projects.
- Supporting tender reviews and project handovers.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as an Estimator within Social Housing, Planned Maintenance or Planned Works.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, pricing and estimating.
- Experience producing tender submissions and cost plans.
- Excellent Excel and estimating software skills.
- Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR) or schedule of rates pricing would be highly advantageous.
- HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
What’s On Offer?
- Up to £70,000 package
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Annual bonus
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension and life assurance
- Retail and gym discounts
- Ongoing training and career development
- Employee Assistance Programme
Estimator – Social Housing • Birmingham, UK
Estimator – Social Housing in Birmingham employer: Build Recruitment
Build Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee development and growth. With competitive salaries, overtime opportunities, and the provision of a company van, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while working on diverse projects across the beautiful regions of Devon and Cornwall, including schools and hospitals.
