Estimator

Fawkes & Reece London; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in East London is seeking a mid-level Estimator to join their team. This role focuses on social housing refurbishment projects up to £40m, requiring 4+ years of experience. Key responsibilities include carrying out quantity take offs, using estimating software, and managing tender packages. The position offers a competitive salary along with various benefits such as a car allowance, private medical, and flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car / Travel allowance

Private medical

Salary sacrifice for vehicles

2 days WFH

Pension

Annual leave package

Qualifications

• 4+ years estimating experience required.
• Strong background in social housing refurbishment.
• Experience working on projects up to £10m+.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed quantity take offs from drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor enquiries.
• Take ownership of entire tender packages.

Skills

Quantity take offs

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Estimator

We are looking for a mid level Estimator to join our team of 4 in our East London office, focusing social housing refurbishment projects up to £40m.

About the role

We are a medium sized family owned main contractor based in East London, operating mainly across London & the South East of England.

We deliver planned maintenance, major refurbishment and building safety works for a mix of social housing, education, commercial and public sector clients.

We are looking to grow our estimating team, with a strong pipeline of work ready for 2026 and the demand becoming stronger. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years estimating experience and a strong background in social housing refurbishment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed quantity take offs from drawings and specifications
• Use estimating software
• Prepare & issue subcontractor enquiries
• Chase quotes & manage deadlines
• Assist in the cost planning at pre tender or early design stage
• Identify project risks: Access constraints, Occupied buildings, Unknown services, Programme pressures
• Take ownership of entire tender packages
• Regular interaction with Senior Estimators / Estimating Managers, Commercial team, Design Managers, Planners, etc
• Attend post tender interviews
• Assist with handover to the commercial & site teams
• Build knowledge of JCT / NEC contracts, Procurement routes, London market rates
• Be a mentor / guide for Junior team members

Requirements

• 4+ years experience
• Strong background in social housing refurbishment
• Experience working on projects up to £10m+
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Car / Travel allowance
• Private medical
• Salary sacrifice for vehicles
• 2 days WFH
• Pension
• Annual leave package
• + More!

If you want to hear more about this Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on (phone number removed)