Job description
Job Reference: RAE120826
Job Title: Estimator (Maintenance)
Rate: £Negotiable DOE + excellent benefits package
Location: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
Estimator
Are you looking for an Estimator role? Interested in working for a leading Social Housing and Property Services Contractor?
VANRATH are recruiting an Estimator to work for a well-respected Contractor, based in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland.
Remuneration:
£Negotiable DOE + excellent benefits package
Package Includes:
Employee discount and cashback scheme
Life Assurance
Industry leading health & wellbeing programme
Healthcare Cash Plan
Long service awards
Great opportunities for learning & development
Client:
Our client is a well-respected Property Services Contractor that have been operating for approximately 50 years. They specialise in property alterations and modifications, damage restoration and maintenance projects. They work with Social and Private Housing clients, Property Management Companies, Care Homes, Schools, Councils and Commercial Buildings.
Overview of Role:
The Estimator will take the lead on estimating, playing a key role in supporting the commercial and operational teams by preparing accurate cost estimates for both tenders and live projects. This role will involve tender pricing, cost analysis, supplier and subcontractor engagement, risk assessment, forecasting, and contributing to project profitability throughout delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of tender submissions and competitive cost estimates
Completion of quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications
Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
Conducting project risk assessments and value engineering exercises
Monitoring project costs against budgets
Managing variations, re-measurements, and change orders
Supporting forecasting and commercial reporting
Maintaining historical cost and benchmarking data
Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
Ensuring compliance with company procedures, contracts, and industry standards
The Ideal Person:
Essential Criteria:
Relevant qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or a related discipline
3+ years' experience in a similar role
Proven experience preparing estimates and tender submissions within construction, facilities management or a related sector
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery
Knowledge and understanding of sub-contractor management
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience operating within a fast-paced construction industry
Desirable Criteria:
Experience of NEC suite of contracts
Experience of Public sector and housing contracts
Skills / Competencies:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines
Enthusiastic and result driven with excellent attention to detail
Strong planning and organisation skills with good problem-solving skills
IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion
