Senior Estimator

HUB BUILD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HUB Build in Redditch is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the preparation of cost estimates for complex specialist fit-out and interior projects. Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will manage tenders from enquiry to submission and mentor junior colleagues.

You will work with clients, designers and suppliers to develop robust, competitive proposals while protecting design intent and quality. Experience in museum, heritage or luxury sectors would be valuable.

Qualifications

• Experienced Estimator with a track record in construction, specialist fit-out or interiors.
• Ability to own complex tenders from enquiry to submission.
• Strong commercial judgment with technical understanding of construction.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of detailed cost estimates, cost plans and tender submissions for complex specialist fit-out and interior projects.
• Taking ownership of the estimating process from initial enquiry through to final tender submission.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and design information to establish project scope and develop accurate costs and budgets.
• Analysing construction methods, technical requirements, programme implications, procurement routes and commercial risks.
• Developing tender strategy and identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation while protecting design intent and quality.
• Preparing detailed pricing breakdowns, tender clarifications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinating estimating inputs from commercial, design, delivery and other internal teams.
• Sourcing, evaluating and comparing quotations from specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing subcontractor proposals to ensure scope alignment, technical compliance and cost accuracy.
• Developing strong relationships with trusted trade partners, specialist suppliers and the wider supply chain.
• Working closely with clients, architects, designers and consultants to understand project requirements and design intent.
• Participating in pre-tender meetings, site visits, design reviews and tender clarification meetings.
• Supporting pre-construction strategy on complex or high-value opportunities.
• Contributing to the development of estimating standards, cost libraries and benchmarking information.
• Providing technical guidance, support and mentoring within the estimating team.
• Supporting the effective transition of successful tenders from pre-construction into project delivery.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Complex tenders

Tender strategy

Cost estimation

Construction methods

Stakeholder communication

Job description

HUB Build | Specialist Fit-Out & Interiors | Redditch

At HUB Build, we deliver specialist fit-out solutions across the museum, heritage, cultural, luxury hospitality and high-end residential sectors.

Renowned for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and ability to deliver complex and bespoke environments, we work with leading architects, designers and clients to bring ambitious spaces to life.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our pre-construction team, based from our Redditch office. Candidates will need to be within a reasonable commuting distance of Redditch.

The Role

Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will play a key role within our pre-construction team, leading the preparation of accurate, competitive and commercially sound cost estimates for complex fit-out and interior construction projects.

Working closely with clients, designers, consultants, specialist subcontractors, suppliers and our internal project teams, you will take ownership of the estimating process from initial enquiry through to final tender submission.

Alongside managing your own tenders, you will provide leadership within the estimating function, helping to shape tender strategy, supporting complex and high-value bids, and providing guidance and mentoring to other members of the team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation of detailed cost estimates, cost plans and tender submissions for complex specialist fit-out and interior projects.
• Taking ownership of the estimating process from initial enquiry through to final tender submission.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and design information to establish project scope and develop accurate costs and budgets.
• Analysing construction methods, technical requirements, programme implications, procurement routes and commercial risks.
• Developing tender strategy and identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation while protecting design intent and quality.
• Preparing detailed pricing breakdowns, tender clarifications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinating estimating inputs from commercial, design, delivery and other internal teams.
• Sourcing, evaluating and comparing quotations from specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing subcontractor proposals to ensure scope alignment, technical compliance and cost accuracy.
• Developing strong relationships with trusted trade partners, specialist suppliers and the wider supply chain.
• Working closely with clients, architects, designers and consultants to understand project requirements and design intent.
• Participating in pre-tender meetings, site visits, design reviews and tender clarification meetings.
• Supporting pre-construction strategy on complex or high-value opportunities.
• Contributing to the development of estimating standards, cost libraries and benchmarking information.
• Providing technical guidance, support and mentoring within the estimating team.
• Supporting the effective transition of successful tenders from pre-construction into project delivery.

About You

You will be an experienced Estimator with a strong track record within construction, specialist fit-out or interiors and the confidence to take ownership of complex tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.

You will combine strong commercial judgement with a detailed technical understanding of construction and be comfortable interrogating project information, challenging assumptions and working with specialist subcontractors and suppliers to develop robust and competitive proposals.

Experience within museum, exhibition, heritage, cultural, luxury hospitality, high-end residential or similarly complex and bespoke interior environments would be particularly valuable.

You Will Bring

• Significant experience in aSenior Estimator role within construction, specialist fit-out or interiors.
• Proven experience pricing high-quality interior, architectural or specialist fit-out projects.
• Experience taking ownership of complex tender submissions from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials and procurement routes.
• The ability to interpret and interrogate technical drawings, specifications and other project information.
• Excellent commercial awareness, analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Experience obtaining, analysing and negotiating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• The ability to identify and assess commercial risks, scope gaps and pricing opportunities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, consultants, designers and the supply chain.
• Experience supporting tender strategy and commercially robust project solutions.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders, priorities and deadlines effectively.

Experience of specialist trades, bespoke manufacture, complex finishes and materials, international supply chains or global project delivery would be advantageous.

What You’ll Bring to HUB Build

Beyond strong estimating and commercial capability, we are looking for someone who can bring experience, judgement and effective collaboration to our pre-construction team.

You will understand the level of detail required to successfully price complex, bespoke projects and balance commercial competitiveness with technical requirements, design intent, quality and craftsmanship.

Collaborative and solutions-focused, you will be comfortable taking ownership, challenging where appropriate and supporting others within the team, while building strong relationships with our clients, consultants and supply chain.

Location

This role will be based from our Redditch office.

Interested in Joining HUB Build?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team and play a key role in shaping and securing distinctive, technically challenging projects across the UK and internationally.

If you have the estimating experience, commercial judgement and leadership we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.