Building Estimator – Refurb Tender Lead (£5m), Central London

Equation Recruitment Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Equation Recruitment Ltd in Central London is seeking an experienced Building Estimator to join the preconstruction team. You will prepare accurate, competitive estimates for refurbishment projects up to £5m, with responsibility for tender submissions and prime cost plans.

You will initiate supplier enquiries, analyse quotations, attend site surveys, and collaborate across divisions to develop robust bids. A background in commercial refurbishment and a proactive, commercially aware approach are

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction estimating.
• Experience preparing tenders up to approximately £5m.
• Experience working within an SME contractor environment.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting competitive tender packages for projects valued up to £5m.
• Producing comprehensive prime cost plans, incorporating all elements of the project scope.
• Issuing trade-specific enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive quotations.
• Analysing and evaluating quotations to ensure compliance with tender requirements.
• Undertaking site surveys and meeting clients and supply chain partners to assess project opportunities.
• Collaborating across multiple business divisions to develop robust and competitive joint bids.
• Producing transparent estimates with clearly itemised prime costs and applied mark-ups.
• Supporting supplier selection, supply chain management and tender close-out procedures.
• Facilitating effective project handovers and finalising commercial negotiations.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities to enhance commercial performance.

Skills

Tendering

Analytical skills

Client-facing communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Education

Estimating qualification

Job description

Equation Recruitment Ltd in Central London is seeking an experienced Building Estimator to join the preconstruction team. You will prepare accurate, competitive estimates for refurbishment projects up to £5m, with responsibility for tender submissions and prime cost plans.

You will initiate supplier enquiries, analyse quotations, attend site surveys, and collaborate across divisions to develop robust bids. A background in commercial refurbishment and a proactive, commercially aware approach are