At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare competitive cost estimates for exciting commercial fit out projects.
- Company: Reputable London fit out contractor with a focus on quality and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a strong commitment to equality.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on London's most exciting refurbishment projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial construction and estimating software is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Join a growing London fit out contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality Cat A and Cat B commercial office projects across the capital. Due to continued growth and an expanding order book, they're looking to strengthen their Pre-Construction team with the appointment of either an ambitious Assistant Estimator ready to take the next step or an experienced Estimator looking to progress into a Senior Estimator position.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that's actively expanding into the Cut & Carve and Structural Refurbishment market, including façade and external works, offering genuine long-term career progression. You'll report directly to the Head of Pre-Construction and play a key role in securing a diverse range of commercial projects across London.
The Role
You'll be responsible for producing competitive and commercially viable tenders from enquiry through to submission, working closely with clients, supply chain partners and the wider pre-construction team.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing accurate cost estimates for commercial fit out and refurbishment projects
- Completing detailed plan take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
- Issuing subcontractor enquiries and analysing quotations
- Producing comprehensive tender submissions
- Carrying out cost analysis and benchmarking
- Identifying value engineering opportunities without compromising quality
- Liaising with clients, consultants and internal teams throughout the tender process
- Supporting successful project handovers to delivery teams
About You
We're interested in speaking with candidates from a variety of commercial construction backgrounds, including:
- Cat A & Cat B Commercial Fit Out
- Shell & Core
- Cut & Carve
- Structural Refurbishment
- Commercial Interiors
You'll ideally have experience with:
- BOQs and measurement
- Plan take-offs
- Subcontractor procurement and pricing
- Cost planning and tender preparation
- Value engineering
- Excel and estimating software such as Causeway or Bluebeam
What's On Offer?
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business
- Competitive Salary dependent on level of experience
- Flexible working hours
- Six-month probation period
- Modern Farringdon office
- Hybrid working currently under internal review, with strong potential to be introduced due to the nature of the role
- Opportunity to work on some of London's most exciting commercial fit out and refurbishment projects
If you're looking to join an ambitious contractor where your career can develop alongside the business, apply today for a confidential discussion. Whether you're an Assistant Estimator looking for your first step up or an experienced Estimator ready to progress into a Senior role, we'd love to hear from you.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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