Estimator

Equal Resourcing; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Expenses covered

Career progression

Job summary

Equal Resourcing Ltd. is seeking an experienced Estimator for a senior pre-construction role across refurbishment, fit-out and public-sector projects in Kent and the South East.

You will own estimating activities, mentor an apprentice and influence bid strategy while contributing to wider commercial performance. The role offers hybrid working after probation and clear progression opportunities as the company grows, with a strong reputation for delivering diverse schemes and long-term career

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' estimating experience within a main contracting environment.
• Strong experience pricing construction projects from first principles.
• Experience on public-sector projects (healthcare, education, social housing, local authorities).
• Ability to review technical information and assess project risks.
• Commercial awareness with practical, solution-focused mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional, reliable, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a smaller business environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and employer requirements.
• Produce accurate take-offs and pricing exercises.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Support bid strategy and tender presentations.
• Liaise with commercial, design and delivery teams during pre-construction.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and tender interviews as required.
• Assist with development and training of a junior apprentice estimator.
• Contribute to improving estimating systems and processes.

Skills

Estimating

Tender submissions

Cost estimation

Reviewing drawings/specs

Value engineering

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring apprentice

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Estimator

70,000 - 75,000 + Company Car + Expenses + Career Progression

Kent

Full-Time / Permanent

A growing and well-respected construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to play a key role in its continued expansion.

This is an opportunity to join a personable, ambitious contractor with a strong reputation for delivering refurbishment, fit-out, design and build, and public-sector projects across London and the South East. With a healthy pipeline of work and long-term growth plans, the business offers genuine career progression for someone who wants to become more than "just an estimator" over time.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the leadership team, you will take ownership of estimating activities across a diverse range of construction projects, supporting the business in securing new work and maintaining strong commercial performance.

As a senior figure within the pre-construction team, you will also have the opportunity to mentor and support an apprentice who will be joining the business, helping to develop the next generation of estimating talent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator who enjoys being involved in the wider business, influencing bid strategy, identifying value-engineering opportunities and contributing to future growth.

YOUR NEW ROLE

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and employer requirements
• Producing accurate take-offs and pricing exercises
• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Identifying value-engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions
• Supporting bid strategy and tender presentations
• Liaising with commercial, design and delivery teams throughout the pre-construction process
• Attending site visits, client meetings and tender interviews where required
• Assisting with the development and training of a junior apprentice estimator
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of estimating systems and processes

ABOUT YOU

• We're keen to speak with experienced estimators who can demonstrate:
• Minimum 10 years' estimating experience within a main contracting environment
• Strong experience pricing construction projects from first principles
• Background working on public-sector projects such as healthcare, education, social housing, local authority or similar frameworks
• Ability to review technical information and assess project risks effectively
• Commercial awareness with a practical and solution-focused mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A professional, reliable and hands-on approach
• Ability to work collaboratively within a smaller business environment

Experience across refurbishment, fit-out, design & build and public-sector construction projects would be particularly advantageous.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• 70,000 - 75,000 salary
• Company car
• Business expenses covered
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Exposure to a broad range of projects and sectors
• Opportunity to develop into wider commercial, operational, or leadership responsibilities as the company continues to expand
• Hybrid working may be available following successful completion of probation

Why Apply?

This role would suit a senior estimator looking for greater influence within a growing company, where your expertise will be valued, your ideas listened to, and your career progression actively supported. Rather than being a small part of a large machine, you'll become a key contributor to the future growth of the business.

Reference Number: DES

Our client can only consider applications from candidates with a valid legal right to work in the United Kingdom.