Estimator

Base pay range

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The Company

Our client is a well-established, medium-sized super-prime main contractor operating at the very top end of the residential and mixed-use market in Prime Central London. With a longstanding reputation for quality, discretion, and delivery, they work on some of the finest properties in Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, and surrounding prime locations.

The business benefits from a highly established and loyal supply chain, strong financial backing, and a collaborative, professional culture. Due to a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, they are now looking to appoint an Estimator to join their growing pre-construction team.

The Role

As Estimator, you will play a key role in the early stages of super-prime projects, contributing to tenders, cost plans, and pre-construction strategy on schemes typically ranging from £3m to £20m+.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator looking to step into a long-term role with genuine progression, working closely with senior management and benefiting from extensive internal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for super-prime residential and high-end commercial projects
• Producing first-principle cost plans, budgets, and tender returns
• Working closely with Commercial Directors, Project Directors, and the design team during pre-construction
• Managing and interrogating subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Leveraging an exceptionally strong and established supply chain
• Participating in value engineering and cost-led design discussions
• Assisting with procurement strategy and risk identification
• Supporting negotiated and two-stage tenders

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as an Estimator within high-end residential, luxury fit-out, or super-prime construction
• Strong understanding of traditional build, refurbishment, and complex structural works
• Confident producing estimates from early concept through to detailed tender stage
• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
• Comfortable working from a W1-based head office

Candidates from a Quantity Surveying or commercial background with strong estimating exposure are also encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on exceptional super-prime projects in Prime Central London
• Huge potential for career advancement as the business continues to grow
• Highly supportive senior leadership and pre-construction team
• Long-established, reliable, and high-quality supply chain
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Stable, well-run contractor with an outstanding reputation

Why This Role?

This is not a high-turnover estimating function. It’s a long-term opportunity to become a trusted part of a respected super-prime contractor, gaining exposure to some of the best projects and clients in the market, with clear progression into senior estimating or pre-construction leadership roles.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Supply Chain

Industries

• Construction, Building Construction, and Real Estate