Senior Estimator – Construction & Refurbishment Projects
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + car allowance + benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (08:00hrs – 17:00hrs)
Start: Immediate (willing to wait for notice)
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time
Location: Barking, East London - (Hybrid) 1 day WFH - with some travel to sites
Culture Guru is working with a highly respected construction and refurbishment contractor in East London to find a Senior Estimator to join their growing Pre-Construction team.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail, works well under pressure, and knows how to balance commercial rigour with practical build insight.
You’ll play a key role in pricing projects accurately and representing the company with professionalism and clarity from the very first interaction.
Responsibilities of the role, but not limited to;
Tendering & Commercial Preparation
- Lead the preparation and timely submission of compliant tenders, cost plans, and quotations.
- Review drawings and carry out precise take-offs to inform accurate pricing.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure quotes aligned with project requirements.
- Ensure all supporting documentation – commercial, contractual, and administrative – is ready for submission.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Liaise closely with internal teams – from commercial to operational and admin – to ensure clarity and accuracy in tender submissions.
- Attend internal handover meetings to transition successful bids into delivery smoothly.
- Represent the company at pre-start client meetings and interviews when required.
Process & Reporting
- Produce relevant reports and analysis to support tender outcomes.
- Work in accordance with internal policies and procedures, maintaining standards of quality and compliance throughout.
- Support a collaborative and professional approach across all departments involved in the tendering process.
Desirable attributes of the successful candidate
- Holds a valid UK driving licence and DBS (or willing to obtain one)
- Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills
- Confident in Microsoft Office and tech-savvy with estimating/reporting tools
- Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
- Presents well and maintains professional standards across all touchpoints
- Commercially Sharp: You have a strong understanding of pricing construction or refurbishment projects and can meet profit targets without compromising quality.
- Detail-Oriented: You’re meticulous in your work, double-check your own outputs, and thrive on producing accurate and well-presented tenders.
- Client-Facing: You represent the company with professionalism and care, building trust with clients and external partners from day one.
- Technically Confident: You can interpret technical drawings, contracts, and specs, and translate them into reliable costings.
- Adaptable & Accountable: Comfortable travelling when needed, hitting tight deadlines, and taking ownership of your performance.
- Well-Rounded Professional: A great team player with strong people skills, excellent communication, and a proactive attitude.
Apply now through Culture Guru and step into a high-impact estimating role where your attention to detail, technical skill, and people-first mindset will drive business success.
This is your chance to be the commercial backbone of a company delivering meaningful refurbishment and regeneration work across the region.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £75,000.00-£85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Do you have a valid and up-to-date DBS certificate, and are you happy to consent to periodic checks if required for the role?
- How many years of work experience do you have with Cost Estimation?
- How many years of experience do you have working under pressure to meet fixed project or tender deadlines?
- How many years of experience do you have working with construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to support accurate estimating or tendering?
- How many years of experience do you have working with estimating software or digital tools to support pricing and bid development?
- How many years of experience do you have in a client-facing estimating or pre-construction role within the refurbishment industry?
Licence/Certification:
- DBS (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barking IG11 8BT
Expected start date: 01/07/2025