About the job

Description

Estimator – North West

Commercial | Industrial | Education | Extra Care | Residential

Location: Warrington, Preston, Liverpool & Manchester

Salary: Competitive + Package

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and detail-driven Estimator to join our growing commercial team. With projects spanning commercial, industrial, education, extra care and residential sectors, this role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of schemes across the North West.

As Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in tendering, cost planning and pricing, ensuring competitive and accurate submissions that contribute to the continued success of our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of projects.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender information to produce clear cost breakdowns.
• Work closely with supply chain partners to obtain quotations and ensure competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams and commercial staff throughout project lifecycle.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions within estimates.
• Support the pre-construction and bid teams in preparing high-quality submissions.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating and commercial awareness, with the ability to deliver accurate, well-structured and competitive costings across a variety of project types.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the construction industry.
• Track record of pricing projects in one or more of the following sectors: commercial, industrial, education, extra care, residential.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in estimating software and MS Office applications.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build supply chain relationships.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + car/car allowance + comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across the North West.
• Clear progression routes and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.