Estimator- Heritage Refurb

Henley Chase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building restoration firm in Greater London is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their team. The role involves preparing cost estimates, evaluating tender documents, and liaising with subcontractors to ensure profitable project submissions. Candidates should have proven experience in the building restoration sector and be detail-oriented and commercially astute. This position offers a chance to work on high-quality restoration projects with a well-established contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the building restoration sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for building restoration projects.
• Evaluate tender documents and specifications.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify potential risks within the estimating process.
• Develop cost plans and pricing strategies.
• Assist in contract negotiations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Commercially astute

Ability to manage multiple tenders

Job description

Job Title: Estimator

Industry: Building Restoration & Main Contracting

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Estimator with a strong background in building restoration and main contractor environments to join our team in Croydon. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality restoration projects while working with a well-established main contractor. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, commercially astute, and capable of managing multiple tenders simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for building restoration projects, ensuring competitive and profitable submissions.
• Evaluate tender documents, drawings, and specifications to assess project scope and requirements.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to obtain and analyse quotations.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within the estimating process.
• Develop cost plans and pricing strategies in collaboration with senior management.
• Assist in contract negotiations and provide support during the pre-construction phase.
• Maintain and update pricing databases to reflect current market conditions.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure budgets and cost forecasts align with estimates.
• Attend site visits and client meetings to fully understand project requirements.

Requirements

Proven experience as an Estimator within the building restoration sector.

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