Pricing the repair of a listed church or a scheduled monument is a world away from standard new build, and this specialist conservation contractor is looking for an Estimator who wants exactly that kind of work. Trading since 1990, the business is a leading name in the conservation and repair of historic buildings across London and the South East.Based in the office, you will join a busy estimating department pricing schemes mainly within the M25 and along the south coast. Most projects fall between £1 million and £3 million, alongside smaller specialist repairs and larger schemes of up to £10 to £15 million.Heritage experience is a real advantage, although candidates from a main contractor or refurbishment background with a genuine interest in historic buildings will also be considered.
Estimator Salary & Benefits
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (DOE)
- 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays, Rising After Probation and With Service
- Company Pension
- Predominantly Office Based With Some Home Working Flexibility
- Regular Site Visits, Usually Once or Twice a Week
- Gym Access at the Office
- Clear progression within a growing estimating department
Estimator Job Overview
- Read and analyse tender information to fully understand project requirements
- Review the full scope of works and mark up the various trades
- Price in-house trades efficiently, accounting for labour, plant and materials
- Send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotes
- Meet clients, surveyors and architects on site, either reviewing works against tender documents or offering advice to help guide the project
- Visit sites to assess the scope, meet subcontractors and review their scope for accurate pricing
- Take off measurements and details from architectural drawings
- Take physical dimensions on site to allow accurate pricing of materials
- Prepare bespoke Schedules of Works and Bills of Quantities
- Put together tender stage programmes using Microsoft Project
- Assist with quality submissions and tender compliance
- Follow up tenders and hand secured projects over to the contracts team
Estimator Requirements
- Around 5 to 10 years of construction experience, ideally within masonry and the conservation sector
- Good working knowledge of stonework, brickwork, roofing and first fix carpentry and joinery
- Experience in the refurbishment or conservation of external fabric is highly preferable
- Construction-related degree preferred, or an HNC/HND backed by strong industry experience
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
- Causeway Estimating and Bluebeam Take-off experience desirable but not essential
- Valid CSCS card
- Able to pass Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance
- Full, clean UK driving licence and own car preferable
- Permanent right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
- Varied, technically interesting work on churches, listed buildings and scheduled monuments
- A respected specialist with over 35 years in building conservation
- Projects that are mostly London and south coast based, keeping travel manageable
- A small team where your contribution is visible and valued
- Genuine route towards Senior Estimator as the department grows
- Informal, in-person interview process focused on fit as much as technical ability
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