Job Description

Role Overview:

You'll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tender submissions for projects ranging from 50,000 to 2 million. Your estimates will draw on thorough knowledge of refurbishment, construction, and maintenance scopes across our sectors, including custodial, education, commercial, and residential works. This role is for someone living within the Midlands and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and prepare comprehensive cost estimates for tender bids (50K-2M). Collate and analyse material, labour, plant, and subcontractor quotes. Ensure accurate risk assessment, including inflation and logistics. Monitor Sanper's core sectors: custodial, education, commercial, refurbishment, maintenance, residential. Coordinate with internal teams to align tender documentation and pricing. Maintain organised and defensible audit trails for all estimates. Work independently as a freelance contractor across Midlands and Northern regions. Provide your own transport; full UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Proven experience estimating for refurbishment and general construction projects (tenders between 50K-2M). Thorough understanding of Sanper's sector mix (custodial, education, commercial, residential, maintenance). RICS, BSc, BEng or CIOB qualification. Strong numerical, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Full UK driving licence and ability to travel regionally. Freelance, self-motivated, and delivery-oriented mindset.
Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 250.00-325.00 per day

Benefits:

Company events Work from home
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Estimating : 4 years (required) Custodial: 4 years (preferred) Education : 4 years (preferred) Commercial : 4 years (preferred) Residential : 4 years (preferred) Maintenance : 4 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS (preferred) RICS (preferred) BSc (preferred) CIOB Qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wolverhampton WV1 4PH

Application deadline: 22/08/2025
Reference ID: EstimatorMidlands