Estimator

Fawkes and Reece; East London; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 351 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in East London seeks a mid-level Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience, strong skills in social housing refurbishment, and the ability to handle projects up to £10m. Responsibilities include carrying out quantity take-offs, preparing subcontractor enquiries, and assisting in cost planning. The company offers excellent benefits, including car allowance and private medical insurance, as well as opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Car / Travel allowance

Private medical

Salary sacrifice for vehicles

2 days WFH

Pension

Annual leave package

+ More!

Qualifications

• 4+ years estimating experience required.
• Strong background in social housing refurbishment.
• Experience working on projects up to £10m+.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed quantity take offs from drawings and specifications.
• Prepare & issue subcontractor enquiries.
• Assist in the cost planning at pre tender or early design stage.
• Identify project risks: Access constraints, Occupied buildings, Unknown services.
• Take ownership of entire tender packages.
• Attend post tender interviews.
• Assist with handover to the commercial & site teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reference: MS-12300-ES_1765966950
Posted: December 17, 2025

We are looking for a mid level Estimator to join our team of 4 in our East London office, focusing social housing refurbishment projects up to £40m.

About the role of Estimator

We are a medium sized family owned main contractor based in East London, operating mainly across London & the South East of England. We deliver planned maintenance, major refurbishment and building safety works for a mix of social housing, education, commercial and public sector clients.

We are looking to grow our estimating team, with a strong pipeline of work ready for 2026 and the demand becoming stronger. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years estimating experience and a strong background in social housing refurbishment.

We offer great progression opportunities to all of our staff, and so there will also be the chance to progress to a more Senior title in future if desired by the candidate. Our existing team is friendly, and very knowledgeable, so you will be given great support from day 1!

• Carry out detailed quantity take offs from drawings and specifications


• Prepare & issue subcontractor enquiries


• Assist in the cost planning at pre tender or early design stage


• Identify project risks: Access constraints, Occupied buildings, Unknown services, Programme pressures


• Take ownership of entire tender packages


• Regular interaction with Senior Estimators / Estimating Managers, Commercial team, Design Managers, Planners, etc


• Attend post tender interviews


• Assist with handover to the commercial & site teams


• Build knowledge of JCT / NEC contracts, Procurement routes, London market rates


• Be a mentor / guide for Junior team members


• 4+ years experience


• Strong background in social housing refurbishment


• Experience working on projects up to £10m+


• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel

What we offer for Estimator

• Car / Travel allowance


• Private medical


• Salary sacrifice for vehicles


• 2 days WFH


• Pension
  
• Annual leave package


• + More!

If you want to hear more about this Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on 07305 013739.