Senior Estimator (Carpentry)

RGB Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional building services contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in London. The role involves preparing cost estimates for construction projects, assessing specifications, and producing tender proposals. Offering a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 with additional benefits including medical insurance, a phone, and a laptop. The ideal candidate has strong experience in cost estimating and tender preparation.

Benefits

20 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays

Medical Insurance Option

Phone

Laptop

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing detailed cost estimates for building fabric works.
• Proficient at assessing drawings and specifications.
• Ability to develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and schedules of rates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Assess drawings, specifications, and site surveys.
• Produce competitive tender proposals.
• Liaise with supply chain partners for quotations.

Skills

Cost estimating

Tender preparation

Site inspections

Risk assessment

Job description

My client are a Building Services & Specialist Contractor who have been established in 2003 who have 8 Offices throughout the UK.

As a business, they employ 300+ Staff Nationally and are expected to Turnover £55Mil+ this year. Working within the Commercial & Public Sectors, their sites are generally within London, Surrey, Kent & Sussex.

The London Office is currently 15 strong, made up of 3 Admins along with Contract Managers & Project Managers. Due to growth of business, they are now seeking a Senior Estimator to join their London office.

THE JOB – SENIOR ESTIMATOR (CARPENTRY)

Monday – Friday / 8am - 4pm

You will producing tenders in Construction and Carpentry/Fabric Projects up to a value of £3,000,000.

Core Duties

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for building fabric works (e.g., roofing, masonry, carpentry, plastering, painting, flooring, partitions, ceilings).
• Assess drawings, specifications, and site surveys to determine material, labor, and equipment needs.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) or schedules of rates.
• Produce cost plans, budgets, and value-engineered options.
• Review invitations to tender (ITTs), RFQs, and PQQs to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit competitive tender proposals.
• Liaise with supply chain partners for quotations and rates.
• Identify commercial risks and mitigation measures within bids.
• Carry out site inspections and feasibility studies.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids and supplier quotations for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all costs reflect current market conditions, building codes, and best practices.
• Support cost modelling for reactive and planned maintenance projects.
• Cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Budget forecasts for planned and reactive fabric maintenance.
• Risk registers and commercial assumptions.
• Supplier and subcontractor cost analysis reports.
• Value-engineering proposals.

SALARY & PACKAGE

£60,000 - £65,000 (Depending on experience)

20 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays

Medical Insurance Option (After 3 months)

Phone

Laptop

Pension

PLEASE CONTACT SEAN HITCHMAN ON 020 7932 2800 / SHITCHMAN @ RGB.CO .UK