Senior Estimator: Refurb & Design-Build (Hybrid + Car)

Equal Resourcing Ltd.; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Expenses covered

Career progression

Job summary

Equal Resourcing Ltd. is seeking an experienced Estimator for a senior pre-construction role across refurbishment, fit-out and public-sector projects in Kent and the South East.

You will own estimating activities, mentor an apprentice and influence bid strategy while contributing to wider commercial performance. The role offers hybrid working after probation and clear progression opportunities as the company grows, with a strong reputation for delivering diverse schemes and long-term career

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' estimating experience within a main contracting environment.
• Strong experience pricing construction projects from first principles.
• Experience on public-sector projects (healthcare, education, social housing, local authorities).
• Ability to review technical information and assess project risks.
• Commercial awareness with practical, solution-focused mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional, reliable, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a smaller business environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and employer requirements.
• Produce accurate take-offs and pricing exercises.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Support bid strategy and tender presentations.
• Liaise with commercial, design and delivery teams during pre-construction.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and tender interviews as required.
• Assist with development and training of a junior apprentice estimator.
• Contribute to improving estimating systems and processes.

Skills

Estimating

Tender submissions

Cost estimation

Reviewing drawings/specs

Value engineering

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring apprentice

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Equal Resourcing Ltd. is seeking an experienced Estimator for a senior pre-construction role across refurbishment, fit-out and public-sector projects in Kent and the South East.

You will own estimating activities, mentor an apprentice and influence bid strategy while contributing to wider commercial performance. The role offers hybrid working after probation and clear progression opportunities as the company grows, with a strong reputation for delivering diverse schemes and long-term career