Estimator - Social Housing

This is a key hire within the commercial function, offering the opportunity to work across a varied national project portfolio rather than being tied to a single framework or programme. You will collaborate closely with Bid, Commercial, and Operational teams to deliver robust, competitive, and commercially sound tenders for both new and repeat clients.

The role offers a high level of autonomy, trust, and responsibility, supported by a genuinely flexible hybrid working model. The business promotes an inclusive and collaborative culture, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and long-term career progression.

• Producing accurate and competitive pricing for tenders and negotiated projects
• Preparing and issuing supplier and subcontractor enquiries and evaluating returns
• Measuring and producing quantities for refurbishment and building works
• Pricing projects from first principles, including labour, plant, materials, and preliminaries
• Developing detailed cost plans, tender breakdowns, and supporting documentation
• Leading value engineering exercises to align proposals with client budget expectations
• Liaising with internal delivery teams and external consultants to fully understand scope, risks, and constraints
• Identifying and managing commercial and operational risks at tender stage
• Attending tender reviews, internal meetings, and client discussions as required
• Measuring works from inception using SMM7 or NRM

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within a refurbishment-led contractor environment
• A strong track record delivering tenders for Public Services and Commercial clients
• Solid experience in cost planning and first-principles estimating
• Confidence managing large, complex tenders alongside multiple smaller projects
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Experience using Causeway or similar estimating software (advantageous)

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Company car allowance
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Employer pension contribution up to 7.5%
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Discounted healthcare scheme
• High street and lifestyle discounts (including Tastecard)
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Long-service recognition and additional benefits

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies