Location: Essex / London
Sector: Super Prime Residential & Luxury Hospitality
Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Package
The Company
Our client is a leading Super Prime Main Contractor delivering some of London’s most prestigious residential and hospitality developments. With an annual turnover approaching £100M, they specialise in ultra-high-end refurbishments, bespoke new builds, and luxury fit-outs across Prime and Super Prime London postcodes.
Their portfolio includes exceptional private residences, boutique hotels, and landmark developments finished to the highest specification. Due to continued growth and a strong secured pipeline, they are seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join their commercial team.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing accurate, competitive, and commercially robust tenders across high-value luxury projects. This position requires a meticulous and commercially astute individual with a strong understanding of complex high-end construction.
Depending on experience, the role can be offered at Estimator or Senior Estimator level.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for super prime residential and hospitality projects
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Analysing drawings, specifications, and related documentation to prepare accurate take-offs
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Managing the full tender process from initial enquiry through to submission
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Producing bills of quantities where required
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Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
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Attending site visits, pre-tender meetings, and client interviews
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Identifying value engineering opportunities while maintaining design integrity
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Risk analysis and allowance assessment
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Liaising closely with Commercial, Pre-Construction, and Operational teams
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Supporting post-tender negotiations and contract award processes
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Maintaining and developing strong relationships with key supply chain partners
Candidate Requirements
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Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within a main contractor environment
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Experience working on luxury / super prime residential or high-end hospitality developments is highly desirable
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Strong knowledge of construction methods, high-end finishes, and bespoke detailing
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Experience pricing projects in London
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Commercially astute with excellent numerical and analytical skills
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Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office
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Strong communication and negotiation skills
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Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work to deadlines
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Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent) preferred
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary (DOE)
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Discretionary performance bonus
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Private healthcare
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Pension scheme
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Opportunity to work on some of London’s most prestigious super prime developments
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Long-term career progression within a financially strong and growing contractor
Salary description
£75000.00 - £100000.00 per year