Senior Estimator

Davis Mills; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in London is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage tender preparation for luxury prime residential projects valued between £5m and £25m. The role involves preparing annotated schedules, pricing tenders, and liaising with clients and suppliers. Proven experience in new builds and refurbishments is essential. Successful candidates will join a reputable firm known for timely project delivery and high-quality finishes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator in a main contracting environment.
• Ability to prepare annotated computerised schedules and Bills of Quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annotated computerised schedules and Bills of Quantities.
• Prepare and price tenders from client specifications.
• Analyse suppliers' quotations.

Skills

Main contracting background

Experienced in new build and refurbishment tendering

Capable of preparing BoQ's from specifications and drawings

Familiar with computerised estimating software

Job description

Senior Estimator - The successful Senior Estimator will be offered a permanent opportunity or can be taken on a long term freelance basis.

We are working alongside a successful London based building main contractor, with offices in North West London. They have had a massive rise in tender opportunities over the course of the last 18 months and are keen to recruit a talented Senior Estimator. The contractor specialises in the luxury prime residential market on schemes ranging from £5m – £25m in value, working on both new build and refurbishment schemes. The projects include structural cut and carve: including basement excavations, with very high end finishes. Our client's business model is extremely well managed, with a reputation for producing a quality project on time and budget, which results in a large amount of repeat business.

The Senior Estimator will be involved in the preparation and tender return of quantified tenders from specifications / drawings or bill of quantities, completing prequalification questionnaires as well as attending pre tender meeting and internal handover meetings.

The Senior Estimator's key duties:

• Prepare annotated computerised schedules and Bills of Quantities from client specification and drawings.
• Prepare and price tenders from either client or own prepared Bill of quantities.
• Prepare and send out material enquiries.
• Analyse suppliers quotations.
• liaise with Clients / Suppliers as required during the tender process.
• liaise with the site team during the preparation of the Handover and distribution of tender documents on secured projects.

Senior Estimator's key attributes:

• Main contracting background.
• Experienced in new build and refurbishment tendering.
• Capable of preparing BoQ's from specifications and drawings.
• Familiar with computerised estimating software.