Senior Estimator

Fawkes and Reece; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its City of London office. The role requires 10+ years of experience in Estimating, leading tenders for high-value fit-out projects. The company offers a competitive salary, excellent bonuses, and a supportive work culture with opportunities for personal development and progression.

Benefits

Excellent bonus structure

Private healthcare & Dental cover

Death in service - 4x basic salary

Pension scheme

28 days holiday plus special occasion day

Enhanced family friendly policies

Financially stable business with progression opportunities

Welcoming package upon joining

Amazing training & development programme

Qualifications

• 10+ years Estimating experience in Tier 1 or high-end Tier 2 Main Contractors or Fit Out Contractors.
• Skilled in leading tender processes and assessing quotes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for complex fit-out projects.
• Lead the tender process and manage subcontractor quotes.
• Liaise with clients and attend tender interviews.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software (Conquest, Causeway Estimating, CostX)

Job description

Location: City of London
Salary: £90K- £115K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: MS-69022-SE_1752067056
Posted: July 9, 2025

Super exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a busy, Multi-Million pound, award winning Tier 1 Fit Out Contractor in the City of London.

About the role of Senior Estimator

As Senior Estimator, you will be working with an existing team of 4 Estimators of different levels, under the Estimating Director based in the City of London office 4 days a week, 1 day from home following successful probation period.

As a business we specialise in Cat A & Cat B Commercial Fit Out, Office refurb & Design & Build, working on projects ranging from £5m to £30m. We are a Multi-Million pound business, having exceeded our £250m turnover goal last year, we are now on track to hit our goal of £300m for 2025, with having secured most of our work for 2025 before it had even started!

Despite our success, we are a business that is focused on profit, not turnover, we are looking for someone who has 10+ years of Estimating experience, working for either a Main Contractor or Fit Out Contractor, to join our team and help take us to the next level!

If you are looking to work for a forward-thinking business, where there are opportunities to make amazing money, and be a big name in the industry - reach out now!

• Prepare cost estimates for high value, complex fit out & refurbishment projects (Commercial offices, retail, hospitality etc)
• Lead the tender process: manage tender returns, assess subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Identify and quantify project risks early in the estimates
• Liaise with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors during tender periods
• Attend tender interviews and presentations to explain methodology, pricing & strategies
• Support, mentor, and review the work of Junior and intermediate Estimators
• Lead bid teams on larger projects
• Ensure tenders comply with client requirements, company policies and regulatory standards
• 10+ years Estimating experience
• Strong background with Tier 1 or high end Tier 2 Main Contractors OR Fit Out Contractors
• Some previous experience in leading tenders rather than just assisting
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field - or equivalent professional experience
• Skilled in using Estimating software, such as Conquest, Causeway Estimating, CostX or similar
• Excellent written & verbal communication (important for client facing tenders & bid interviews)
• Confident leading meetings with internal & external stakeholders

What we offer for Senior Estimator

• Salary open for negotiation
• Excellent bonus structure
• Travel allowance
• Private healthcare & Dental cover
• Death in service - 4x basic salary
• Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• 28 days holiday plus one special occasion day per year
• Enhanced family friends policies (18 weeks full maternity & 6 weeks full pay paternity plus flexible hours upon return to work)
• 1 WFH day a week, excluding Mondays
• Financially stable business, with incredible development & progression opportunities (recognised quickly if you perform well)
• Welcoming package upon joining (including being taken out for lunch on first day with all new starters)
• Amazing training & development programme

If you want to hear more about this Senior Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on 07305 013739.