Estimator - Super Prime

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator for prestigious super prime residential projects based from a Surrey office. You will price high-end refurbishments, prepare detailed cost plans and manage tenders through to contract award, coordinating with the commercial team and specialist subcontractors.

You will review drawings and specifications, assess quotations, and identify risks and value engineering opportunities to ensure accurate pricing and robust bids for luxury

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator in the super prime or high-end residential sector.
• Strong experience pricing complex residential refurbishment and construction projects.
• Excellent understanding of bespoke finishes and high-end construction methods.
• Strong knowledge of the subcontractor and supplier market within luxury residential construction.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and priorities simultaneously.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying, Construction or Commercial qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, cost plans and tender submissions for super prime residential projects.
• Manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission and handover.
• Obtain and assess quotations from specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review drawings, specifications and design information to ensure accurate pricing.
• Work closely with architects, designers and internal project teams throughout the tender process.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Support the commercial and project delivery teams with accurate cost information.

Skills

Estimator experience

Pricing complex projects

Drawings interpretation

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Multi-tender management

Education

Quantity Surveying/Construction/Commercial qualification

Job description

Estimator - Super Prime Residential

Location: Surrey

Projects: Country

Sector: Super Prime | Luxury Residential | High-End Refurbishment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join a prestigious specialist contractor operating within the super prime residential sector.

Based out of their Surrey office, the successful candidate will support the delivery of some of the UK's most exclusive and high-profile residential projects. The business has built an exceptional reputation for delivering luxury homes, bespoke refurbishments and one-of-a-kind properties, with projects located across London, the Home Counties and throughout the UK.

This role will suit an experienced Estimator with a proven background working on super prime and high-end residential projects, with a strong understanding of bespoke construction, luxury finishes and complex refurbishment.

The Role

As Estimator, you will take responsibility for the full estimating process, preparing detailed and accurate cost plans and tender submissions for high-value residential projects.

Working closely with the commercial team, project managers, architects, designers and specialist subcontractors, you will ensure projects are accurately priced from initial enquiry through to contract award.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on some truly exceptional residential schemes where attention to detail, quality and cost accuracy are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, cost plans and tender submissions for super prime residential projects.
• Manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission and handover.
• Obtain and assess quotations from specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review drawings, specifications and design information to ensure accurate pricing.
• Work closely with architects, designers and internal project teams throughout the tender process.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Support the commercial and project delivery teams with accurate cost information.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the super prime or high-end residential sector.
• Strong experience pricing complex residential refurbishment and construction projects.
• Excellent understanding of bespoke finishes, specialist materials and high-end construction methods.
• Strong knowledge of the subcontractor and supplier market within luxury residential construction.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and priorities simultaneously.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying, Construction or Commercial qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Join a highly regarded specialist contractor within the super prime residential market.
• Work on exceptional luxury residential projects across London, the Home Counties and nationwide.
• Exposure to complex, bespoke and high-value projects.
• Based out of a Surrey office with projects across the UK.
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a respected and growing business.Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are an experienced Estimator with a background in super prime or high-end residential construction and are looking to work on some of the UK's most exceptional homes, we would be keen to hear from you