Estimator

Estimator

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  • Full Time
  • Durham, UK
  • £45000 - £60000 per year + Car Allowance

Build Recruitment

Are you an experienced Estimator with a background in social housing, refurbishment, or planned works?

Looking to join a business where your work genuinely improves homes and communities across the UK?

We’re working with a leading organisation within Social Housing that is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the addition of an Estimator based in Seaham, Durham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse pipeline of social housing and property services projects, supporting planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit, and improvement programmes for housing providers and local communities.

The Role

As an Estimator, you’ll play a key role in securing new work and supporting successful project delivery by producing accurate, competitive cost plans across a range of social housing schemes.

Working closely with operational, commercial, and pre-construction teams, you’ll help identify efficiencies, manage risk, and contribute to high-quality tender submissions.

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical estimating experience with commercial awareness and a collaborative approach.

  • Construction-related qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent experience)
  • Previous experience in an Estimator role within social housing, planned works, refurbishment, or the wider built environment
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, schedules of rates, and project costing
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced tendering environment and manage multiple bids simultaneously

What’s on Offer

  • £45,000 – £60,000 salary package
  • Company vehicle / allowance
  • 25 days holiday bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Ongoing training, development, and support with professional qualifications
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Job Overview
Category
Finance
Offered Salary
£45000 - £60000 per year + Car Allowance
Job Location
Durham, UK
Job Type
Full Time
Job ID
39847
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