Senior Estimator

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible home working

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is representing a Senior Estimator position in London. The role focuses on taking ownership of tenders from initial read through to handover, with site-facing client interactions and a strong emphasis on heritage conservation and external refurbishment.

The successful candidate will price in-house trades, prepare Bills of Quantities, and lead tender submissions while coordinating with subcontractors. A background in historic building conservation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Senior Estimator with heritage/conservation experience.
• Experience reading tender documents and shaping pricing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead tenders from receipt to submission.
• Attend on-site meetings with clients, surveyors and architects.
• Prepare bespoke Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Works.
• Price in-house trades (stonework, brickwork, roofing, joinery).
• Coordinate enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers and secure competitive pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Client meetings

Tendering

On-site surveying

Education

Construction degree

HNC/HND accepted

Tools

Causeway Estimating

Bluebeam

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Senior Estimator (OT48034) City of London, England

Salary: GBP65000 - GBP85000 per annum

A highly regarded heritage and conservation contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Estimator to strengthen its estimating departmen. Established in 1990, the business specialises in the conservation and repair of historic buildings, churches and scheduled monuments, blending traditional craft skills with modern construction techniques across London and the South East.

Projects are concentrated within the M25 and along the south coast, ranging from a few thousand pounds up to £10 to £15 million, with the majority sitting between £1 million and £3 million. A lean team of two estimators and two estimating administrators currently supports around £30 million of turnover, and this appointment is about adding senior capability as the business continues to grow.

The role would suit an experienced Senior Estimator, or a strong Estimator ready to step up, from a heritage, conservation or external refurbishment background. You will take ownership of tenders from first read through to handover, and will be comfortable on site with clients, surveyors and architects.

Senior Estimator Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 (DOE), with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
• 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays, Increasing With Length of Service
• Company Pension
• Office Based in With Flexibility for Some Home Working
• Regular Site Visits, Typically Once or Twice a Week
• Gym Access at the Office
• A senior role with real influence over how the estimating department develops
• Lead tenders from receipt to submission, reading and analysing tender information to fully understand scope, risk and client requirements
• Review the full scope of works and accurately mark up the trades involved
• Price in-house trades including stonework, brickwork, roofing and joinery, building up accurate labour, plant and material rates
• Prepare and issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, analysing returns to secure competitive and compliant pricing
• Meet clients, surveyors and architects on site, reviewing works against tender documents or providing expert advice to shape the project where full documents are not yet available
• Visit sites to assess the scope of works, meet subcontractors and review their scope to ensure accurate pricing
• Take off measurements and details from architectural drawings and record dimensions on site
• Prepare bespoke Schedules of Works and Bills of Quantities
• Produce tender stage programmes and lead on quality submissions and tender compliance
• Follow up submitted tenders and manage the handover of secured projects to the contracts team
• Support and guide junior members of the department as the team expands
• Substantial estimating experience at Estimator or Senior Estimator level, ideally within heritage, conservation or the refurbishment of external fabric
• Strong understanding of stonework, brickwork, roofing and first fix carpentry and joinery
• Confident producing Schedules of Works, Bills of Quantities and tender programmes across a range of project values
• Construction-related degree preferred, although an HNC/HND combined with strong industry experience will be considered
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project, with Causeway Estimating and Bluebeam desirable
• Valid CSCS card
• Able to pass Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance
• Full, clean UK driving licence and own car preferable
• Permanent right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• A senior seat in a lean team where your pricing directly shapes the order book
• Work on listed buildings, churches and scheduled monuments rather than standard new build
• Over 35 years of continuous trading and a strong reputation in building conservation
• Wide spread of project values, from specialist repairs to multi-million pound schemes
• Relaxed, conversational interview process with direct access to the decision makers, including a director
• Real scope to shape the estimating function as the business continues to grow