Estimator

Eden Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown is recruiting an Estimator in Central London to manage the full tender process for commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects ranging from £100k to £25m. The role involves coordinating with pre-construction and operations teams to develop bid strategies and submit competitive tender packages.

The successful candidate will analyse documentation, manage subcontractor communications, and present proposals to senior stakeholders, with strong emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering for commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyse tender documentation and identify project requirements.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor enquiry packages and tender documentation.
• Manage subcontractor and client queries throughout the tender period.
• Review subcontractor returns and assess project risks.
• Compile competitive estimates, preliminaries and tender submissions.
• Develop bid strategies with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams.
• Lead tender settlement meetings and present proposals to senior stakeholders.
• Support contractor proposals, post-tender negotiations and client interviews.

Skills

Tendering

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organisation

Excel

Tools

Excel

Conquest

Deltek

Procore

Job description

Estimator

Location: Central London

Salary: Up to 80,000 + Package

A leading commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor is looking to appoint an Estimator to join its established pre-construction team. Working on projects ranging from 100,000 to 25m, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.

With a strong reputation across London and the South East, the business delivers high-quality CAT A & CAT B office fit-out and refurbishment projects for a range of blue-chip clients. They offer a secure pipeline of work, a collaborative culture, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse tender documentation and identify project requirements.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor enquiry packages and tender documentation.
• Manage subcontractor and client queries throughout the tender period.
• Review and analyse subcontractor returns and assess project risks.
• Compile competitive estimates, preliminaries and tender submissions.
• Work closely with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams to develop bid strategies.
• Lead tender settlement meetings and present proposals to senior stakeholders.
• Support contractor proposals, post-tender negotiations and client interviews.

Requirements

• Previous estimating experience within commercial fit-out, interiors or refurbishment.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to strict deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using Excel, Conquest, Deltek and Procore (or similar systems).
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage with clients, subcontractors and senior management.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to 80,000 + Package.
• High-profile commercial fit-out projects across London.
• Strong pipeline of secured work.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.