Estimator/QS required for Principal Contractor
(Commercial & Residential Projects)
Location: Central London
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive package, dependent on experience
We are seeking an Estimator with some Quantity Surveyor experience to join our growing construction team, delivering a mix of commercial and residential projects.
• Review tender drawings, specifications, schedules, and supporting documents.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for construction projects.
• Measure quantities from drawings and other project information.
• Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Analyse and compare subcontractor and supplier returns.
• Build up rates for labour, plant, materials, preliminaries, and subcontract packages.
• Identify risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and pricing summaries.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings where required.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal delivery teams during the tender stage.
• Clarify scope gaps, technical queries, and commercial issues before submission.
• Review tender documents for inconsistencies and raise queries as necessary.
• Support bid submissions, including pricing schedules, qualifications, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, subcontractor records, and cost benchmarks. • Handover successful tenders clearly to project and commercial teams.
• Monitor tender outcomes and review pricing performance to improve future submissions.
• Keep up to date with market rates, material costs, labour trends, and supply chain conditions.
• Work closely with directors, commercial managers, and operations teams to support business growth.
Requirements
• Experience working for a Principal Contractor in Estimators role.
• Good understanding of construction works and sequencing.
• Ability to manage tendering process independently.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills essential.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying/Estimator (preferred)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects
- Supportive team environment
- Professional growth