Estimator- Restoration/Heritage

Henley Chase; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building restoration contractor in Croydon is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare cost estimates for high-quality restoration projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the building restoration sector, strong analytical abilities, and excellent negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for career progression

Company pension scheme

Collaborative team environment

Additional benefits based on experience

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator within the building restoration sector.
• Prior work experience with a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of restoration techniques.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for building restoration projects.
• Evaluate tender documents and project requirements.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers for quotes.
• Identify risks in the estimating process.
• Assist in contract negotiations and pre-construction support.
• Maintain pricing databases reflective of market conditions.
• Work with project managers on budgets.
• Attend site visits and client meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Estimator
Location: Croydon, UK
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.

• Previous experience with a main contractor is essential.

• Strong knowledge of traditional and modern restoration techniques.

• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.

• Strong analytical and numerical abilities with a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Company pension scheme.

• Additional benefits based on experience and tenure.