Estimator

Daniel Owen are looking for an Estimator to join a reputable, leading contractor with a rich heritage, specialising in social housing, planned maintenance, and refurbishment. As they continue to expand their portfolio, they are seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team and play a key role in securing and delivering high-quality projects.

Location: Birmingham/ Staffordshire

Position: Estimator

Salary: -70,000 - -80,000 + Car allowance + Package

Contract Type: Permanent

Availability: This role is immediately available

The Role:

As an Estimator, you will take ownership of preparing accurate, competitive, and commercially sound tenders for a range of social housing refurbishment and maintenance schemes. Projects will typically include planned works, decarbonisation upgrades, kitchen and bathroom replacements, roofing programmes, external works, and void refurbishments.

You will work closely with the Pre-Construction Manager, Commercial Team, and Operational Delivery Teams to ensure all bids are strategically aligned, risk-assessed, and positioned to secure long-term partnerships and framework opportunities.

This is a key role within the business, offering real influence over pricing strategy, value engineering solutions, and overall bid success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of detailed cost estimates and tender returns
• Analyse drawings, specifications, schedules of rates, and tender documentation to produce accurate pricing
• Develop competitive pricing strategies in line with company objectives and client expectations
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring best value and compliance
• Identify and assess commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, cost breakdowns, and supporting documentation
• Attend site visits to inform pricing and understand project scope
• Contribute to pre-tender and post-tender meetings, negotiations, and clarifications
• Liaise with Business Development teams on framework submissions and long-term contracts
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
• Support continuous improvement of estimating systems, processes, and cost databases

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the social housing, refurbishment, or planned maintenance sector
• Experience working on frameworks and local authority or housing association contracts
• Excellent understanding of cost control, pricing strategies, and tendering procedures
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work to strict deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office packages

How to Apply:

If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV.