Senior Estimator

Borne Resourcing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor based in West London seeks a Senior Estimator to take ownership of pre-construction pricing for super-prime residential and heritage refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential refurbishments and excellent Excel skills. This commercially influential role demands hands-on involvement in unique projects that emphasize craftsmanship over volume work. Enjoy being part of a growing team that values detail and judgment in their work.

Qualifications

• Senior Estimator or strong Estimator ready to step up.
• Background in residential refurbishment or complex fit-out.
• Comfortable in a smaller, fast-moving business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost plans and competitive tenders.
• Produce estimates using Excel.
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Work closely with Directors and Site Teams.
• Support early-stage cost advice.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Commercial judgement

Comfortable pricing non-standard projects

Adaptable and practical

Job description

Overview

Senior Estimator | Super-Prime Residential & Heritage | West London | £90,000 Salary | Jan 2026

Join a growing, design-led contractor operating at the super-prime end of London's residential and heritage refurbishment market. They deliver one-off, architect-led homes - listed buildings, basements, structural reconfigurations, and full townhouse refurbishments - where detail, judgement, and commercial instinct matter more than ticking boxes. This is not volume housing and not process-heavy Tier 1 estimating. It\'s hands-on, technically complex, bespoke work at the premium end of the market. They\'re winning work consistently, tendering heavily, and scaling the business - including a move into a new West London office.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you\'ll take ownership of pre-construction pricing across super-prime residential and heritage refurbishment projects.

You\'ll be responsible for:

• Preparing detailed cost plans and competitive tenders for bespoke refurb & basement projects
• Producing estimates using Excel (no specialist estimating software)
• Interpreting architectural & structural drawings on technically complex schemes
• Working closely with Directors, QSs, Consultants, and Site Teams
• Supporting early-stage cost advice and feasibility input
• Reviewing subcontractor quotes and value-engineering where appropriate
• This is a commercially influential role, not a back-office number-crunching position.

What they\'re looking for

• Senior Estimator (or strong Estimator ready to step up)
• Background in residential, refurbishment, basements, or complex fit-out
• Super-prime or heritage experience not essential
• Comfortable pricing non-standard, one-off projects
• Strong Excel skills and commercial judgement
• Adaptable, practical, and comfortable in a smaller, fast-moving business

The Company

They are a super-prime residential & heritage refurbishment contractor delivering bespoke projects across London. Their work typically includes:

• Listed & period buildings
• Basement excavations
• Full townhouse refurbishments
• Structural alterations & reconfigurations
• High-end bespoke interiors & finishes
• This is craftsmanship-led construction, not repetitive or formulaic work.

Interested?

No pressure. If this sounds like you - or someone you rate - let\'s have a conversation.

Michael Ogunyankin - (phone number removed) | (url removed)