Westone Housing Ltd

Job Title: Senior Estimator Location: Peterborough Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 per annum DOE Job type: Full Time, Permanent About Westone: Westone is an established regional building contractor delivering projects across insurance reinstatement, public sector frameworks, refurbishment, extensions, void programmes and specialist remedial works. We operate with structured operational processes, defined compliance standards and clear reporting lines. The business has achieved sustained growth across multiple divisions and is now strengthening its pre-construction capability to improve commercial control, reduce downstream queries and support continued expansion. About The Role: We are seeking an experienced Estimator capable of pricing projects typically ranging between 50,000 and 500,000 across a varied refurbishment and framework portfolio. Workstreams include domestic refurbishments, extensions and renovations, insurance reinstatement schemes, kitchen and bathroom frameworks, aids and adaptations programmes, damp and mould remediation works and void property frameworks. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of the estimating process from initial scope interrogation through to submission and structured handover. This will involve undertaking site surveys where required (using company pool vehicles), interrogating drawings and specifications, securing aligned supplier and subcontractor quotations, and building detailed cost plans within a heavily Excel-based pricing environment. This role carries clear commercial accountability. You will be expected to identify risk early, define assumptions properly, challenge scope where required and structure submissions in a way that protects margin and reduces post-award clarification. A key measure of success will be the quality of project handover to the delivery team - ensuring all packages, partnerships and commercial expectations are aligned prior to mobilisation. Estimating within Westone is viewed as the foundation of controlled project delivery, not simply rate inputting. What Success Looks Like: Within the first 12 months, you will have contributed to: A measurable reduction in post-award commercial queries Improved clarity of scope at mobilisation stage Stronger supplier alignment prior to project start Maintenance and protection of target margins Consistency in framework pricing submissions Responsibilities: Complete works to a high standard, first-time fix where possible Follow provided scopes and raise any additional works/variations promptly before proceeding Maintain strong customer service standards on occupied properties Provide progress updates, photos, and completion evidence Ensure reminders and safety controls are followed (RAMS/CPP/site rules where relevant) Keep tools, vehicle, and PPE in good working order Candidate Profile: You will have demonstrable experience pricing construction projects within the 50k- 500k range, ideally within refurbishment, insurance or framework-led environments. A HNC or HND in a construction-related discipline is essential, with RICS or MCIOB membership advantageous. Strong Excel capability is critical, as pricing and cost modelling are heavily spreadsheet-led. You should be commercially confident, numerically precise and comfortable presenting and defending your pricing rationale to senior management. This role requires someone who can manage their own workload, operate at pace and take ownership of commercial outcomes. A full UK driving licence is required. What We Offer: 45,000 - 55,000 DOE Established and growing workload Direct reporting line to senior leadership Opportunity to influence pre-construction standards Clear progression opportunity as the business expands Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Costs Estimator, Estimator, Engineering Project Estimator, Project Manager, Operations Coordinator, Construction Estimator, may all be considered.

Job Title: Project Manager - Property Repairs (Insurance Perils) Location: Peterborough Salary: 40 - 45k + Performance Bonus (OTE 55k+) Job type: Full Time, Permanent Welcome to Westone, specialists in property refurbishment and developments. Our long serving, experienced staff enable us to ensure the best of workmanship completed on every job. Based in Peterborough, Westone are able to cover the entire East Anglia and further regions when needed. About the Role: We are expanding our Insurance Repairs division and are seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage property repairs following insurance perils such as escape of water, storm, impact, flood, fire and malicious damage. This is a turnkey, end-to-end role. You will take full ownership of each claim from initial survey through to final account reconciliation, ensuring repairs are delivered safely, efficiently, compliantly, and profitably. What You'll Be Doing: End-to-End Project Delivery Attend damaged properties to carry out initial surveys and produce accurate scopes of work Prepare schedules, materials lists and secure contractor quotations Allocate and coordinate multiple trades, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales Monitor and control project finances, variations, and commercial performance from instruction to final account Provide clear, timely communication and progress updates to clients, policyholders, loss adjusters and all other stakeholders Complete final account reconciliation, securing sign-off and closing jobs in line with procedures Health & Safety and Compliance Produce and maintain job-specific H&S documentation, including RAMS, CPPs and risk assessments Ensure full CDM compliance, including contractor management, principal contractor duties (where applicable), and safety controls on site Undertake site checks to ensure safe working practices and rectify non-conformances promptly Systems & Reporting Maintain accurate and timely updates on client portals and internal management systems Ensure all notes, documents, photos and evidence are uploaded and compliant with client SLAs Use company systems to record progress, financial data, variations, and audit requirements About you: We're looking for someone who takes complete ownership of the project lifecycle and understands the demands of insurance repair environments. You will be a strong fit if you have: Experience in insurance repairs, construction project management, or property refurbishment Ability to survey properties, diagnose defects, and build accurate scopes Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, RAMS, and CDM 2015 Confident trade coordination and supply-chain management skills Good commercial awareness and experience managing budgets or project financials Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach Ability to juggle multiple live projects with competing deadlines What We Offer Competitive base salary 40-45K Performance-based bonus (realistic OTE 55k+) Career development and progression pathways Supportive team culture and modern systems Exposure to a wide variety of insurance-related building projects Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Insurance Project Management, Project Estimator, Project Planning, Repairs Surveyor, Senior Project Coordinator, Senior Project Lead, Construction Projects, Building Surveyor, Insurance Repairs Manager, Construction Project Manager, Property Repairs Project Manager may also be considered for this role.