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Estimator

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join a growing team, supporting the delivery of planned and responsive maintenance contracts within the social housing sector. This is a key role responsible for producing accurate, competitive, and commercially viable cost estimates that contribute to successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

  * Prepare detailed cost estimates for planned maintenance works (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, voids, cyclical decorations) and responsive repairs

  * Interpret specifications, drawings, and schedules of rates to build accurate pricing models

  * Conduct site visits and surveys where required to assess scope and risk

  * Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather technical and commercial information

  * Analyze tender documents and identify value engineering opportunities

  * Build and maintain strong supply chain relationships to ensure competitive pricing

  * Support bid submissions and contribute to tender strategies

  * Monitor cost assumptions and maintain estimating databases

Skills and experience for the role

  * Proven experience as an Estimator within social housing, maintenance, or refurbishment sectors

  * Strong knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance frameworks

  * Experience working with Schedule of Rates (SOR), such as NHF or similar

  * Commercial awareness with strong analytical and numerical skills

  * Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines

  * Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Excel

  * Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  * Full UK driving licence (if site visits required)

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