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Estimator Location: Manchester (Primarily Office Based with Occasional Site Visits) Salary: Competitive - Dependent on Experience (Senior or Mid-Level) Sector: Industrial Roofing / Facilities Management (FM) Reports To: Divisional Manager About the Company: Our client is a well-established construction and maintenance contractor based in Manchester, operating across a diverse portfolio of projects. Their Roofing Division delivers high-quality solutions for major national brands, industrial units, and retail stores. With projects ranging in size from minor reactive works to multi-million-pound refurbishments, the business is continuing to grow and is looking for a dynamic Estimator to join the team. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Estimator from either an industrial roofing or facilities management (FM) background. This role will be predominantly office-based in Manchester , with occasional site visits to assess project requirements and scope of works. Depending on the level of experience, this position can be offered at Senior or Mid-Level : Senior Estimator: Will oversee a small team (approx. 8) including Junior Estimators and support staff. Mid-Level Estimator: Will focus on producing accurate and timely estimates without team leadership responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Prepare detailed cost estimates and tenders for roofing projects from £600 to £3.5 million in value. Review and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and contracts. Collaborate with site managers, surveyors, and project teams to determine project needs. Conduct site visits as required to assess project scope and challenges. Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing. Maintain strong relationships with clients including high street retailers, industrial property owners, and principal/main contractors. Act as key estimator for larger works such as re-roofing , façade remediation , and over-cladding . Ensure tender deadlines are met with high-quality, commercially competitive submissions. For Senior Estimator roles: Lead and mentor a team of up to 8 junior staff and Quantity Surveyors. Oversee smaller works, drainage, and guttering estimates handled by junior QSs. Project Types & Clients: Projects range from minor call-outs and reactive maintenance to full-scale industrial roofing refurbishments. Clients include: National high-street retailers (large-format stores) Industrial units (acting as Principal Contractor ) Tier 1 and SME main contractors (acting as Subcontractor ) Requirements: Essential: Proven experience as an Estimator within industrial roofing, cladding, or FM. Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications. Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. UK driving license (for occasional site visits). Desirable: Experience leading or mentoring a team (for Senior Estimator roles). Experience estimating façade remediation and over-cladding works. Knowledge of JCT contracts. What's on Offer: Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience). Clear progression route (into leadership or broader commercial roles). Stable, growing business with a strong client base and pipeline of work. Supportive office environment with a blend of autonomy and collaboration.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (MTC) Manchester Competitive + Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Career Development & Training + Nationwide Business + Autonomy + Reputable Clientele + Key Decision Maker + Free Life Assurance + Health & Wellness Discounts + Gym Discounts + 36 Days Holiday + Fantastic Company Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Senior MTC Quantity Surveyor to join a nationwide leading FM business, where you'll be taking lead on all commercial activities with a highly regarded contract. On offer is the chance to work for a large and successful business, who offer a great package including enhanced holiday, ongoing training & development, career progression, wellness discounts and the choice of either a car allowance or company vehicle. With over 20 locations across the UK, this well-established business have amassed a successful reputation for delivering excellence within building management, FM and civil engineering. They are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a prestigious Manchester contract, where you'll be a key player in QS activities. In this role you'll be taking lead on all FM commercial activities, dealing with the submission of accounts for works projects, assist BD team with pricing FM contract, preparing and submitting valuations, variation claims as well as WIP report and Final Costs VS Financial Forecast Recovery. You'll also be overseeing the QS team for this busy contract. This is a great chance to work for a leading FM business who are offering fantastic professional development and internal training opportunities, in a technically interesting role, where you'll be a key decision maker and leading the QS team. THE ROLE: Leading all commercial function for a FM prestigious Maintenance Contract Submission of accounts, project valuations, cost allowances etc. Hybrid role - working 3x onsite in Manchester and the other days at home THE PERSON: Senior Quantity Surveyor Certification/Degree in Building Services of Quantity Surveying preferred Experience working with MCT type & National Scheduling Rates (NSR) Strong project management an working to budgets Full Drivers License Reference Number - BBBH(phone number removed) Manchester, Oldham, Stockport, Wigan, Warrington, Altrincham, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Bury, Bolton, North West. To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Aliesha Kumar at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.