Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Job Title:

Estimator (Social Housing Refurbishment & Decarbonisation)

Location: Wigan

Project Locations: Across the M60 / M62 Corridor (Wigan to Leeds)

Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Type: Permanent

Interview Process: One-stage interview

Start Date: ASAP

Our client is a well-established contractor specialising in social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation schemes
. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Intermediate to Senior-level Estimator to strengthen their commercial team.

This role would suit a commercially minded Estimator (or Quantity Surveyor looking to move into estimating) who understands how to build rates, assess risk, and produce realistic, deliverable costings
, rather than relying on textbook estimating alone.

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation projects
• Building up rates from first principles to create a full commercial picture
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules of works, and employer's requirements
• Producing accurate tenders using Excel
• Liaising with supply chain and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders
• Supporting value engineering and alternative proposals

• Applying a commercial and business-focused mindset to all estimates
• Understanding delivery constraints and ensuring tenders are realistic and achievable
• Working closely with the wider commercial and delivery teams
• Contributing to continuous improvement of estimating processes

• Intermediate to Senior-level experience in an Estimator role
• Background in social housing refurbishment and/or decarbonisation schemes (essential)
• Experience working for a contractor (not developer-side)
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to build rates from scratch
• Confident using Excel for estimating and cost analysis
• Ability to work from the office with regular site visits
• Organised, analytical, and detail-oriented

• Quantity Surveying background with a clear interest in an Estimator role
• Experience working within planned maintenance, retrofit, or energy efficiency works
• Familiarity with public sector or framework-based tenders

• Office-based role with site visits as required
• Part of an established team of Estimators and Commercial Assistants
• Supportive and collaborative commercial team structure
• Projects located across the North West and Yorkshire (Wigan to Leeds corridor)

• Salary up to £60,000
• Secure workload within the social housing sector
• Fast hiring process (one-stage interview)
• Opportunity to join a growing business with long‑term frameworks
• Immediate start available