Luxury Residential Estimator – Super-Prime Projects

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

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