Job details

  • Job ID: JJ/WAF/0109EST
  • Type: Permanent Professional
  • Region: Cheshire
  • Wage: Minimum £60,000 to Maximum £70,000
  • Contact: Jessica Johnson
  • Email: jessica.johnson@wearefootprint.co.uk

Estimator – North West

Commercial | Industrial | Education | Extra Care | Residential

Location: Warrington, Preston, Liverpool & Manchester

Salary: Competitive + Package

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and detail-driven Estimator to join our growing commercial team. With projects spanning commercial, industrial, education, extra care and residential sectors, this role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of schemes across the North West.

As Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in tendering, cost planning and pricing, ensuring competitive and accurate submissions that contribute to the continued success of our business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of projects.

  • Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender information to produce clear cost breakdowns.

  • Work closely with supply chain partners to obtain quotations and ensure competitive pricing.

  • Collaborate with project managers, site teams and commercial staff throughout project lifecycle.

  • Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions within estimates.

  • Support the pre-construction and bid teams in preparing high-quality submissions.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating and commercial awareness, with the ability to deliver accurate, well-structured and competitive costings across a variety of project types.

Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience as an Estimator within the construction industry.

  • Track record of pricing projects in one or more of the following sectors: commercial, industrial, education, extra care, residential.

  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

  • Proficient in estimating software and MS Office applications.

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build supply chain relationships.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary + car/car allowance + comprehensive benefits package.

  • Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across the North West.

  • Clear progression routes and professional development opportunities.

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.