Estimator

Kanvas Recruitment Group Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanvas Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking an Estimator for a London fit-out main contracting business. You will join the pre-construction team, develop detailed estimates and tender submissions for London projects, and work with clients, consultants and suppliers to secure work.

This hybrid role offers £60,000–£80,000 plus package, with 2 days from home. You will influence estimating processes and collaborate with senior leadership as the business scales.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded with a strong understanding of pre-construction estimating.
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial, eager to shape a growing business.
• Experience in fit-out or construction estimating is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans for fit-out projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and specs.
• Analyse project requirements and key commercial considerations.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare tender enquiries and manage bid responses.
• Develop accurate and competitive tender submissions.
• Identify opportunities, risks and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with pre-construction and project teams.
• Support tender presentations and client meetings.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.

Job description

Estimator – London Fit Out Main Contracting

Location: Liverpool Street, London

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + package

Hybrid – 2 days working from home

The Opportunity

We are working with a newly established London fit out main contracting business, backed by a highly respected and well-established construction group.

The business is entering an exciting period of growth, building a strong presence within the London fit out market and creating a team of talented people who want more than simply a job — they want the opportunity to build a genuine career and make a lasting impact.

As the business continues to expand, they are looking for an Estimator to join their growing pre-construction team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Estimator who wants to join a business at an exciting stage of its journey, where your experience, ideas and contribution will genuinely be valued.

You won't be joining a large, established team where your role is narrowly defined. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the way the business operates, work closely with senior leadership and grow alongside the company as it develops.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will play a key role within thePre-Construction team, supporting the business in securing and delivering a strong pipeline of London fit out projects.

You will be involved throughout the estimating and tendering process, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to develop accurate, competitive and commercially sound tenders.

Although the role will be primarily focused on Pre-Construction, there will also be opportunities to work alongside and support the Commercial / Quantity Surveying team when required.

This will provide valuable exposure across the wider commercial lifecycle of projects and is particularly suited to someone who enjoys being involved in the bigger picture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed estimates and cost plans for fit out projects.
• Reviewing tender and enquiry documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Analysing project requirements and identifying key commercial and construction considerations.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Preparing tender enquiries and managing the return of quotations.
• Developing accurate and competitive tender submissions.
• Identifying opportunities, risks and potential value engineering solutions.
• Working closely with the pre-construction and wider project teams to develop buildable and commercially viable proposals.
• Supporting tender presentations and client meetings where required.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
• Contributing to the continual development of estimating processes, systems and best practice as the business grows.

About You

We're looking for an Estimator who is commercially minded, technically capable and, importantly, wants to be part of something they can help build.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is hungry, ambitious and entrepreneurial in their approach.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the start of its growth journey.

You’ll have the backing, expertise and resources of a major construction group, combined with the opportunity to work within a new and growing London business where individuals can have real influence.