Estimator

Walker & Sloan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Generous annual leave

Mentoring from estimating and pre-con"

Bringing high-profile tenders

Job summary

Walker & Sloan are recruiting an ambitious Estimator to join their expanding pre-construction team in London. The role focuses on preparing and submitting competitive tenders across a varied portfolio, working closely with senior estimating professionals.

You will develop cost estimates, manage subcontractor enquiries, analyse project costs and help push value engineering while supporting handover to delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Background in estimating, quantity surveying or related commercial discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience within estimating or quantity surveying.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Engineering.
• Experience preparing estimates and reviewing tender documents.
• Strong numerical ability and commercial awareness.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to work with cost information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit competitive tenders across a varied portfolio.
• Develop accurate cost estimates and manage supply chain enquiries.
• Coordinate subcontractor quotations and analyse project costs.
• Identify risks and explore value engineering opportunities.
• Support handover of secured projects to delivery teams.
• Collaborate with design and operations to develop practical solutions.
• Take ownership of allocated tenders and meet deadlines.

Skills

Numerical ability

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Ambitious and proactive

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Walker & Sloan are working with an outstanding, highly respected construction contractor to recruit an ambitious Estimator to join their growing pre-construction team.

Our client has established an exceptional reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects, combining technical expertise, innovative solutions and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in their pre-construction capabilities, this is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking and highly successful main contractor.

Whether you’re currently working as a Junior Estimator looking to take the next step or an established Estimator seeking greater responsibility, this opportunity offers the chance to work on high-profile projects alongside an experienced and supportive team.

The Role

As Estimator, you’ll play an integral role in the successful preparation and submission of competitive tenders across a varied portfolio of construction projects.

Working closely with senior estimating professionals, commercial teams and the wider pre-construction department, you’ll be responsible for developing accurate cost estimates, managing supply chain enquiries and identifying opportunities to deliver commercially competitive, profitable bids.

You’ll take ownership of allocated tenders, coordinating subcontractor quotations, analysing project costs and ensuring submissions are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

A key part of the role will involve identifying potential risks, exploring value engineering opportunities and working collaboratively with design and operational teams to develop practical, commercially effective solutions.

You’ll also support the successful handover of secured projects to delivery teams, ensuring commercial assumptions, pricing information and project risks are clearly communicated.

This is an opportunity to develop your estimating expertise while gaining exposure to the complete pre-construction process within an established main contracting business.

About You

You’ll have a background in construction estimating, quantity surveying or a related commercial discipline and be looking to further develop your career within a recognised main contractor.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

At least5years’ experience within estimating, quantity surveying or a relevant construction discipline

A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Engineering

Experience preparing estimates, reviewing tender documentation or managing subcontractor enquiries

Strong numerical ability and commercial awareness

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with construction cost information

A methodical, organised approach with excellent attention to detail

Most importantly, you’ll be ambitious, proactive and keen to learn from experienced colleagues while taking increasing responsibility for your own tenders.

Previous experience within industrial, logistics or commercial construction would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Car allowance, where applicable

Generous annual leave entitlement

Exposure to major construction projects and high-profile tenders

Excellent mentoring from experienced estimating and pre-construction professionals

Genuine opportunities for progression into Senior Estimator and wider pre-construction leadership positions

Join a respected, growing contractor with a strong pipeline of future work

If you’re an ambitious Estimatorlooking to take the next step in your career, this could be an excellent opportunity to join one of the region’s most respected construction businesses.