Overview
In this role you will join a growing main contractor’s social housing team to deliver estimates for new build, fit out and refurbishment projects across multiple counties. You will contribute to a framework with Housing Associations, shaping cost plans for projects up to 10m and ensuring value, reliability and quality. This is a dynamic, expanding business where your Estimating expertise helps drive growth in social housing delivery. You will work closely with the team to support competitive bidding and project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and develop cost estimates for social housing projects (new build, fit out, refurbishment)
- Contribute to cost planning within a framework with Housing Associations
- Support bid stages and value engineering for project opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple regions (London, Oxfordshire, Bucks, etc.) to ensure accurate estimations
- Maintain awareness of project scopes, schedules, and risk to inform pricing
- Assist in maintaining framework relationships with Housing Associations
Key requirements
- Proven experience as an Estimator in a Social Housing context
- Track record with Social Housing specialists or main contractors
- Experience handling project values from 500k to 10m
- Knowledge of housing association frameworks and procurement processes
- Strong cost planning and estimating capability
- Ability to work in a growing, dynamic environment
- Communication and collaboration
- Proactive problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Estimating and cost planning
- Bid preparation
- Risk assessment related to cost and procurement
Estimator (Social Housing) | Permanent | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire employer: Pinnacle Recruitment
As a leading contractor in the UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Our Warrington office offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while you lead a talented team of Quantity Surveyors in managing diverse projects. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, we provide our staff with the tools and support needed to thrive in their careers.
