Job Description

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. Our group employs more than 2,300 people and support over 250 clients nationally. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant.


We're recruiting an Estimator to join our pre-construction team. This new role will support the growth of our retrofit programmes, including EWI, IWI, insulation upgrades, heating replacements, renewable technologies, ventilation improvements and whole-home retrofit, alongside complementary planned works such as roofing, externals, kitchens & bathrooms, voids and compliance upgrades.


Sitting within pre-construction, you'll produce accurate, timely pricing for frameworks, retrofit schemes and live tenders, ensuring clean and informed handovers to delivery and commercial teams.


Ideal profile: a degree/HNC-qualified estimator (c.2-4 years' experience) with Main Contractor experience and exposure to decarbonisation, SHDF/Wave 3, PAS 2035/MCS, retrofit or planned works.


While this role is advertised as Stratford, London, we are open to the successful candidate being based from other locations nationally, with flexibility to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed take-offs, SoRs and build-ups (labour, plant, materials, prelims, OH&P) for retrofit measures and wider planned works. Price whole-home retrofit solutions, fabric-first measures and energy-efficiency upgrades. Ensure pricing aligns with PAS 2030/2035/MCS/TrustMark/DESNZ requirements, retrofit roles and compliance standards. Compile compliant tender submissions, clarifications, assumptions and risk registers. Manage tender queries, RFIs and specification gaps. Issue enquiries, analyse returns, benchmark rates and build competitive/realistic pricing models. Work with specialist retrofit and decarb subcontractors and manufacturers. Price against NHF and retrofit-specific frameworks; maintain rate libraries. Identify cost-effective, compliant retrofit solutions that improve performance outcomes. Lead structured pre-start handovers to operations/QS teams covering scope, risks, assumptions and measurement. Work closely with Operations, QS, Retrofit Coordinators/Assessors, Design, SHEQ and Compliance teams. Work closely with the Group Head of Decarbonisation, to undertake knowledge transfer across group wide divisions

About you:

As an Estimator, you will bring:

2-4 years' estimating experience (Main Contractor, planned works or retrofit SHDF/Wave 3). Strong numeracy and commercial skills; proficient in Excel and estimating tools (Causeway/Conquest/EValuate/Candy). Working knowledge of SoR/NHF, NRM2/SMM7 and prelims/indirects modelling. Clear written communication for tender responses and assumptions. Highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple bids to deadlines. Exposure to retrofit / PAS 2035/MCS, energy-efficiency works, decarbonisation schemes, FRA or compliance-led programmes - Desirable

What We Offer

55,000 - 60,000, with a performance-related bonus Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers) 1 paid volunteer day 2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and other critical properties. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.