Estimator

Jackson Young; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for career advancement

Supportive senior leadership and pre-construction team

Job summary

A leading construction contractor operating in Prime Central London seeks an Estimator to join their pre-construction team. The role focuses on preparing detailed cost estimates for super-prime residential projects. Candidates should have experience in high-end construction, strong commercial acumen, and excellent attention to detail. This long-term position offers opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within high-end residential or super-prime construction.
• Strong understanding of traditional build, refurbishment, and complex structural works.
• Comfortable working from a W1-based head office.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for super-prime residential and high-end commercial projects.
• Producing first-principle cost plans, budgets, and tender returns.
• Working closely with Commercial Directors and the design team during pre-construction.
• Managing subcontractor and supplier pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Collaborative working

Commercial awareness

Job description

Base pay range

This range is provided by Jackson Young. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Company

Our client is a well-established, medium-sized super-prime main contractor operating at the very top end of the residential and mixed-use market in Prime Central London. With a longstanding reputation for quality, discretion, and delivery, they work on some of the finest properties in Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, and surrounding prime locations.

The business benefits from a highly established and loyal supply chain, strong financial backing, and a collaborative, professional culture. Due to a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, they are now looking to appoint an Estimator to join their growing pre-construction team.

The Role

As Estimator, you will play a key role in the early stages of super-prime projects, contributing to tenders, cost plans, and pre-construction strategy on schemes typically ranging from £3m to £20m+.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator looking to step into a long-term role with genuine progression, working closely with senior management and benefiting from extensive internal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for super-prime residential and high-end commercial projects
• Producing first-principle cost plans, budgets, and tender returns
• Working closely with Commercial Directors, Project Directors, and the design team during pre-construction
• Managing and interrogating subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Leveraging an exceptionally strong and established supply chain
• Participating in value engineering and cost-led design discussions
• Assisting with procurement strategy and risk identification
• Supporting negotiated and two-stage tenders

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as an Estimator within high-end residential, luxury fit-out, or super-prime construction
• Strong understanding of traditional build, refurbishment, and complex structural works
• Confident producing estimates from early concept through to detailed tender stage
• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
• Comfortable working from a W1-based head office

Candidates from a Quantity Surveying or commercial background with strong estimating exposure are also encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on exceptional super-prime projects in Prime Central London
• Huge potential for career advancement as the business continues to grow
• Highly supportive senior leadership and pre-construction team
• Long-established, reliable, and high-quality supply chain
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Stable, well-run contractor with an outstanding reputation

Why This Role?

This is not a high-turnover estimating function. It’s a long-term opportunity to become a trusted part of a respected super-prime contractor, gaining exposure to some of the best projects and clients in the market, with clear progression into senior estimating or pre-construction leadership roles.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Supply Chain

Industries

• Construction, Building Construction, and Real Estate