Estimator

Job Title: Estimator - Social Housing Refurbishment
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

About Us:
We are a leading contractor specialising in social housing refurbishment projects, committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective housing solutions. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team based in Hertfordshire.

Role Overview:
As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of social housing refurbishment projects by accurately assessing project costs, preparing detailed estimates, and working closely with project managers and procurement teams. Your expertise will help ensure competitive tender submissions and support the smooth execution of contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for social housing refurbishment projects, including labor, materials, subcontractors, and plant.

• Analyze tender documents, specifications, and drawings to identify project requirements and risks.

• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to obtain quotes and validate pricing.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of rates and supplier costs specific to social housing refurbishment.

• Assist in bid strategy development and contribute to value engineering initiatives to optimize project budgets.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies throughout the estimating process.

• Support project teams during the contract negotiation phase and handover estimates to project managers post-award.

• Monitor market trends and material price fluctuations to inform accurate and competitive estimates.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Estimator in social housing refurbishment or similar construction sectors.

• Strong understanding of construction costs, processes, and procurement in refurbishment projects.

• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Excellent analytical, numerical, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Relevant qualifications in construction, quantity surveying, or estimating are highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary between £70,000 and £80,000 per annum.

• Permanent, full-time role based in Hertfordshire.

• Opportunity to work on impactful social housing projects that make a real difference in the community.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Career development and training opportunities.