Estimator/Senior Estimator

Reinforced Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reinforced Recruitment in Sutton is seeking an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator for a main contracting role. You will prepare accurate tenders, review drawings, and manage the estimating process from enquiry through tender submission.

You will price projects up to £8m across healthcare, education, fit-out and refurbishments, identify risks and value engineering opportunities, and liaise with commercial and pre-construction teams to deliver competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating for a main contractor.
• Tendering in healthcare, education, fit-out, refurbishment or cut‑and‑carve.
• Experience pricing projects up to £8m.
• Understanding of construction methods and tender processes.
• Ability to manage tenders independently and meet deadlines.
• Stable employment history with progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders for projects valued up to £8m.
• Manage estimating from enquiry to tender submission.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Carry out detailed take-offs and cost assessments.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.
• Attend tender meetings and contribute to bid submissions.

Skills

Tendering

Costing

Take-offs

Subcontractor quotes

Risk assessment

Project management

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Estimator / Senior Estimator - Main Contractor

Location: Office Based - Sutton

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

The Opportunity: We are working with an established and reputable main contractor looking to appoint an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join their team.

The business delivers a varied portfolio of construction projects across the healthcare, education, commercial fit-out and refurbishment sectors, including complex cut-and-carve schemes, with project values up to £8 million.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced main contracting Estimator looking to join a stable business with a strong pipeline of work and long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive tenders for projects valued up to £8m.
• Manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Carry out detailed take-offs and cost assessments.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with the commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.
• Attend tender meetings and contribute to bid submissions.

Requirements

• Proven estimating experience working for a main contractor is essential.
• Experience delivering tenders within healthcare, education, fit-out, refurbishment or cut-and-carve projects.
• Experience pricing construction projects up to £8m.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, costs and tendering processes.
• Ability to manage tenders independently and work to deadlines.
• A stable employment history demonstrating commitment and progression.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills. Please note: This position is specifically suited to an experienced Main Contractor Estimator or Senior Estimator.

Working Arrangements & Package

• Fully office-based position, five days per week.
• Ideally suited to candidates living within approximately one hour's commute of the office.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and seniority.
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting construction projects.Long-term career opportunity within an established main contractor.