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Estimator - Social Housing, Planned Maintenance, Decarbonisation / Retrofit £80K - £100K + Bonus + Benefits London / Hybrid (Flexibility to work from Home) We are recruiting for a leading property services contractor to find a Senior Estimator to take responsibility for pricing winning planned maintenance / decent homes and decarbonisation / retrofit tenders for housing associations, local councils and RSL's. This is more than a measurement and pricing role. The successful candidate will combine technical estimating expertise with strong commercial judgement, bid leadership and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. Estimator Responsibilities: Maintaining an accurate cost base by regular review of market prices Co-ordination of tender bids Check and acknowledge tender documents and amendments Organise copy of tender documents and amendments for appropriate parties Record supply chain and performance data Analyse, compare, and Input subcontractor bids into tender Build up rates from first principles where necessary to support subcontractor quotes Using first principles build ups to construct a fully formed bid using a direct labour workforce Assembling relevant documents for settlement and handover meeting Estimator Experience: Pricing occupied-homes programmes, including kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows, external fabric and M&E renewals Experience of fire safety, passive fire protection, building safety remediation and/or high-rise refurbishment Understanding of retrofit delivery, ideally including PAS 2035/PAS 2030 and funded decarbonisation programmes Strong knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates, framework pricing, open-book costing, measured term and fixed-price contracts Advanced Excel capability and recognised estimating software such as ConQuest, Causeway, CostX or equivalent. HRB experience or experience of building safety related projects Estimator Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group's success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package. You will be part of a stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years.

Estimator - Windows & Doors Job Title: Estimator / Order Processor - Fenestration Job reference Number: -26279 Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Order Processor, Order Processing, Commercial Windows, Fenestration, Windows & Doors, Doors, Architecture, Glass, PVCU, Hardware, Ironmongery, Aluminium, Timber Windows, Aluminium Windows, Glazing, Architectural Ironmongery, Building Products, Sash, Residential, Commercial, Developers, Social Housing, Commercial Works, Refurbishment, New Build, Local Authorities Office based: Kent Remuneration: £40,000 - £50,000 + Discretionary bonus Benefits: Company benefits package The role of the Estimator / Order Processor - Fenestration will involve: Office based Estimator / Order Processor position dealing with a bespoke range of commercial & residential fenestration projects, covering windows, doors, roof lights and glazing systems Liaise with customers, contractors and suppliers, resolving technical queries and confirming pricing, specifications, lead times and manufacturing requirements Review tender enquiries to determine scope of works and project deadlines Working on projects where each product/system is unique and therefore requires a bespoke approach Taking details from drawings to produce BOQs allowing for a timely return of quotations for customer deadlines Keep good documentation of tenders and quotations on internal database Contact customers dealing with queries and providing additional technical information Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and suppliers Managing large projects up-to a value of £600k The ideal applicant will be an Estimator / Order Processor - Fenestration with: Must have experience as an Estimator or Order Processor working within the fenestration sector, open to windows, doors, glass, glazing, roof lights or closely related IT Literate particularly excel Strong technical understanding of drawings and client specifications Ability to interpret project requirements and translate them into accurate cost plans. Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills. Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction jobs, construction vacancies and specification positions within: Estimator, Estimating, Commercial Windows, Fenestration, Windows & Doors, Doors, Architecture, Glass, PVCU, Hardware, Ironmongery, Aluminium, Timber Windows, Aluminium Windows, Glazing, Architectural Ironmongery, Building Products, Sash, Residential, Commercial, Developers, Social Housing, Commercial Works, Refurbishment, New Build, Local Authorities

Electrical Estimator Salary: £35,000 £65,000 depending on experience Location: Head Office Kings Lynn, Norfolk Our client is a well-established electrical engineering business delivering projects across the food & beverage and warehousing sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Electrical Estimator or Junior Electrical Estimator, depending on experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to take on a varied workload, or for a Junior Estimator looking to develop their career within a successful and growing business. The Role as Electrical Estimator You will be responsible for producing accurate, competitive and high-quality electrical estimates from tender drawings, specifications and site surveys. Projects can range from approximately £5,000 to £2 million, giving you exposure to a wide variety of electrical projects and packages. The role will involve: Producing detailed electrical estimates from tender drawings, specifications and site surveys Reviewing project requirements and identifying materials, labour and associated costs Preparing accurate and competitive quotations Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing Working closely with the project and engineering teams Reviewing drawings and identifying potential issues, variations and cost implications Supporting the tender process from initial enquiry through to submission Ensuring estimates are accurate, commercially viable and delivered within required timescales Electrical Packages Typical electrical packages include, but are not limited to: LV Distribution & Power Containment Systems General & Emergency Lighting HV Systems Fire Alarm Systems Data & Communication Systems CCTV Access Control Associated electrical installation works About You For the Senior/Experienced Estimator position, you will ideally have a proven background in electrical estimating and a strong understanding of commercial electrical installations. Experience within the food & beverage and/or warehousing sectors is essential. For the Junior Estimator position, we are looking for someone with a genuine interest in developing a career within electrical estimating. You may already have some estimating, electrical engineering, design or project experience and be looking for the next step in your career. You will ideally have: Electrical estimating experience, or relevant electrical engineering/project experience for the Junior position Good understanding of electrical installation methods and systems Experience working from electrical drawings and specifications Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good commercial awareness Ability to work to deadlines Good communication and organisational skills A proactive approach and willingness to learn Career Development The Junior Estimator position offers genuine career progression and training, with the opportunity to develop your estimating knowledge and take on increasingly complex projects and responsibilities. For the right individual, this could be an excellent long-term career opportunity within a growing electrical engineering business. Salary Junior Electrical Estimator: £35,000+ depending on experience Experienced/Senior Electrical Estimator: up to £65,000 depending on experience The exact salary will be determined by your experience, technical knowledge and level of responsibility. If you are an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for a new challenge, or a Junior Estimator looking for the opportunity to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Role: Bid Manager - Social Housing / Property Services Location: 1 day required in the Hertfordshire office Salary: up to 75k + car allowance Benefits We are working with a leading National contractor to recruit a Bid Manager to join their highly successful work-winning team, driving the SQ and tender process and producing exceptional qualitative submissions. You must have recent demonstrable experience in winning planned, and project works within social housing/property services sectors, the end clients being Housing Associations, Local Authorities and RSLs. You will have experience in leading and preparing bids in your own right with a proven track record of scoring highly on quality for term contracts in the value range of 10m - 100m. We are looking for someone with experience in winning strategic bids within the social housing/property services markets including planned maintenance, decarbonisation and EWI. Bid Manager Key Duties: Project manage the SQ and Tender process to meet client deadlines Develop and agree strategies and unique selling points to win individual bids through creative thinking and understanding each client's requirements Work proactively with the business/supply chain to gather information to produce exceptional written SQ and tender responses Research and write responses that reflect each client's requirements Manage the launch and mid-bid review meetings Demonstrate a commercial understanding and liaise with estimators Maintain an excellent relationship with clients and consultants throughout Attend bidder conferences and dialogue sessions as required Review completed bids before submission Manage all post tender clarifications in line with the client's timescales Prepare, manage, attend and lead / support site visits in support of each tender opportunity and to meet each client's requirements Work with the Business Development Director and Operations/Commercial teams to identify the interview team and brief them on the opportunity and submission Prepare the presentation and attend / lead if required Bid Manager Essential Experience Significant bid writing & tender management experience Leadership and project management experience IT proficient in Word and Excel Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) High levels of attention to detail Ability to fully engage with all levels of employees For more info please call Dave on (phone number removed).

Estimator 50k to 80k per annum DOE + Package Kent Our client is a large and expanding business, focused on delivering projects within the Social Housing sectors. Joining a team of specialists, you will be asked to deliver upon solutions relevant to our clients' needs and challenges within that social infrastructure environment. You should be an experienced and ambitious Intermediate Estimator, Estimator or Senior Estimator with a background in Social Housing. Commercially minded and detail focused, you'll lead the preparation of accurate, competitive, and commercially robust tenders that support the continued growth of our business. Ideally you will have the following skills and experience: 5 years' estimating experience within the construction industry and/or Social Housing experience. Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and tender documentation and produce accurate take-offs and Bills of Quantities. Knowledge of JCT and ACA contracts. Commercial awareness with excellent numerical and analytical skills. Experience using estimating software, or the ability to quickly learn new systems. Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to present and justify tender submissions. Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively under pressure. Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline desirable. For more information, call (phone number removed) RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.