Estimator / Senior Estimator

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Job Description

Estimator / Senior Estimator

Location: London
Sector: Super Prime Residential & Luxury Hospitality
Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Package

The Company

Our client is a leading Super Prime Main Contractor delivering some of Londons most prestigious residential and hospitality developments. With an annual turnover approaching £100M, they specialise in ultra-high-end refurbishments, bespoke new builds, and luxury fit-outs across Prime and Super Prime London postcodes.

Their portfolio includes exceptional private residences, boutique hotels, and landmark developments finished to the highest specification. Due to continued growth and a strong secured pipeline, they are seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join their commercial team.


The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing accurate, competitive, and commercially robust tenders across high-value luxury projects. This position requires a meticulous and commercially astute individual with a strong understanding of complex high-end construction.

Depending on experience, the role can be offered at Estimator or Senior Estimator level.


Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for super prime residential and hospitality projects

  • Analysing drawings, specifications, and related documentation to prepare accurate take-offs

  • Managing the full tender process from initial enquiry through to submission

  • Producing bills of quantities where required

  • Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations

  • Attending site visits, pre-tender meetings, and client interviews

  • Identifying value engineering opportunities while maintaining design integrity

  • Risk analysis and allowance assessment

  • Liaising closely with Commercial, Pre-Construction, and Operational teams

  • Supporting post-tender negotiations and contract award processes

  • Maintaining and developing strong relationships with key supply chain partners


Candidate Requirements
  • Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within a main contractor environment

  • Experience working on luxury / super prime residential or high-end hospitality developments is highly desirable

  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, high-end finishes, and bespoke detailing

  • Experience pricing projects in London

  • Commercially astute with excellent numerical and analytical skills

  • Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work to deadlines

  • Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent) preferred


Whats on Offer
  • Competitive salary (DOE)

  • Discretionary performance bonus

  • Private healthcare

  • Pension scheme

  • Opportunity to work on some of Londons most prestigious super prime developments

  • Long-term career progression within a financially strong and growing contractor


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Location:
Chelmsford
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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