Estimator

OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 68.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD in London is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a specialist main contractor focused on heritage, refurbishment and restoration projects. You will manage the estimating process from enquiry through final bid submission and support securing new contracts.

The role requires strong main contracting experience, ability to read drawings and specs, and a proactive approach to value engineering and risk management. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Experience pricing refurbishment, restoration, heritage or complex building projects.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Strong commercial awareness of costs, risk and procurement.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and organisational skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage the estimating process from initial tender enquiry through to final bid submission.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, schedules and other tender information to establish project costs.
• Obtain, review and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost efficiencies without compromising quality or project requirements.
• Assess project risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential commercial exposures.
• Carry out site visits to assess existing conditions, access constraints and project-specific requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and internal project teams.
• Liaise with commercial, design and operational teams to ensure tender submissions are accurate, competitive and deliverable.
• Contribute to tender adjudications and present estimating information to senior management.
• Prepare tender handover documentation for successful projects, ensuring a smooth transition to the delivery team.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of construction costs, market conditions and subcontractor pricing.
• Support the preparation of budgets and cost plans for projects at various stages of development.

Kenntnisse

Estimator experience

Heritage projects

Refurbishment knowledge

Tendering

Cost estimation

Negotiation skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Benefits Package

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join a main contractor specialising in heritage, refurbishment and restoration projects across London.

Working on a varied portfolio of projects, you will play a key role in preparing accurate and competitive tenders, managing the estimating process from initial enquiry through to final submission, and supporting the business in securing new contracts.

This role would suit an Estimator with a strong main contracting background who understands the complexities of refurbishment and heritage projects, including working within existing buildings, managing construction risks and pricing projects where detailed planning and careful cost control are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the estimating process from initial tender enquiry through to final bid submission.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, schedules and other tender information to establish project costs.
• Obtain, review and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost efficiencies without compromising quality or project requirements.
• Assess project risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential commercial exposures.
• Carry out site visits to assess existing conditions, access constraints and project-specific requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and internal project teams.
• Liaise with commercial, design and operational teams to ensure tender submissions are accurate, competitive and deliverable.
• Contribute to tender adjudications and present estimating information to senior management.
• Prepare tender handover documentation for successful projects, ensuring a smooth transition to the delivery team.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of construction costs, market conditions and subcontractor pricing.
• Support the preparation of budgets and cost plans for projects at various stages of development.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience working as an Estimator within a main contracting environment.
• Experience pricing refurbishment, restoration, heritage or complex building projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, building materials and sequencing.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of construction costs, risk and procurement.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and numerical skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet demanding deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to estimating.
• Commercially astute with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• A genuine interest in heritage buildings, refurbishment and high-quality construction.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to £75,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of heritage and refurbishment projects.
• Exposure to complex and high-quality construction projects across Central London.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the company’s tendering and business development activities.
• A position within a specialist main contracting environment where quality, technical understanding and commercial performance are valued.

To be considered, candidates should have relevant estimating experience within main contracting, ideally with a background in heritage, restoration or refurbishment projects.