Estimator
Winner Recruitment
Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Shepshed, Leicestershire (Office Based)
Salary: £52,000 - £57,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Winner Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading national property services contractor for an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join their Midlands team based in Shepshed.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business delivering planned maintenance, void refurbishments and refurbishment projects across the social housing sector, with additional work across healthcare, education, commercial and public sector environments.
Working within a Schedule of Rates (SOR) environment, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of live framework contracts, supporting the pricing, surveying and valuation of planned maintenance and refurbishment works.
The Role
As an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
- Carrying out site surveys and assessing planned maintenance and void refurbishment works.
- Reviewing tender documentation and preparing competitive pricing submissions.
- Producing scopes of work, specifications and cost estimates.
- Measuring, pricing and valuing works using NHF and bespoke Schedule of Rates.
- Managing variations, identifying commercial risks and supporting cost control.
- Producing accurate valuations and pricing within agreed timescales.
- Reviewing drawings, client requirements and subcontractor quotations.
- Supporting operational and commercial teams throughout mobilisation and project delivery.
- Liaising with clients, contract managers and site teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting.
- Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, health & safety and industry regulations.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience in an Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Commercial role within social housing, planned maintenance, voids or property services.
- Strong knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates and other SOR pricing models.
- Experience working on measured term contracts.
- Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and estimating/commercial software.
Desirable
- HNC, HND or Degree in a Construction-related discipline.
- Knowledge of social housing compliance and regulations.
- Experience across planned maintenance, voids, refurbishment and maintenance contracts.
- Experience working within public sector, education or healthcare environments.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £52,000 - £57,000 (depending on experience)
- Car allowance
- Performance-related bonus
- Pension, medical scheme and life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
If you're an experienced Estimator or Quantity Surveyor looking to join a respected contractor with long-term framework contracts, career development opportunities and a strong pipeline of work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Winner Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
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