Estimator, Construction, Building Maintenance

Small Works & Maintenance Estimator

Location:

Liverpool (Office-Based)
Salary:  Up to  £60,000  + Car Allowance + Pension + Holiday Entitlement
The Company  Our client is a well-established building contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality maintenance, refurbishment and small works projects across the North West. Working across both public and private sector frameworks, they continue to secure repeat business through exceptional service and long-standing client relationships.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced  Small Works & Maintenance Estimator  to join their commercial team at their Liverpool office.

The Role  As Small Works & Maintenance Estimator, you'll play a key role in securing new business by preparing accurate, competitive tenders for a diverse range of maintenance, refurbishment and minor construction projects.
Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you'll manage multiple enquiries simultaneously, ensuring submissions are commercially sound, technically accurate and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities    Prepare detailed estimates and quotations for reactive maintenance, planned works and refurbishment projects.

Review drawings, specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.

Carry out site visits where required to assess project scope and pricing requirements.

Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.

Build accurate labour, plant and material costings.

Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.

Liaise with operational teams to ensure a seamless handover of successful projects.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Monitor market rates and industry trends to ensure competitive pricing.

Assist with pricing variations and additional works throughout project delivery.

Typical Projects    Reactive building maintenance

Planned maintenance programmes

Commercial and residential refurbishments

Roofing repairs

Joinery and fire protection works

Kitchen and bathroom refurbishments

Decorating and flooring packages

Mechanical & Electrical small works

Compliance and remedial works

General building repairs and refurbishment

Candidate requirements:
Previous estimating experience within building maintenance, refurbishment or small works.

A strong understanding of construction methods and building regulations.

Experience pricing multi-trade construction projects.

Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

The ability to manage multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Experience using estimating software is advantageous.

Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer     Salary banding £45,000 to £60,000

Car allowance

Company pension

Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Long-term career progression with an established and growing contractor

Stable pipeline of projects across the North West

Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're an experienced Estimator with a background in maintenance, refurbishment or small works and are looking for your next challenge with a respected contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.