The Building Fabric Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for building fabric works across a range of sectors, with a strong focus on secure and regulated environments such as prisons and MOD facilities.
You will play a key role in the pre-construction team, supporting bid submissions, cost planning, and value engineering to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for building fabric works including:
* Refurbishments
* Maintenance and lifecycle works
* Minor and major capital projects
* Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents
* Undertake site visits (including secure sites such as prisons/MOD)
* Produce Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and pricing schedules
* Liaise with supply chain to obtain competitive quotations
* Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
* Support bid submissions and client presentations
* Work collaboratively with:
* M&E estimators
* Project managers
* Commercial teams
* Ensure compliance with:
* Security protocols (MOD/MOJ environments)
* Health & safety standards
Key Requirements
Essential
-Proven experience as an Estimator within:
-Building fabric / construction / FM
-Strong understanding of:
-Fabric elements (roofing, joinery, finishes, structural repairs, etc.)
-Experience pricing works in live environments
-Excellent commercial awareness and cost planning skills
-Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
-Proficient in estimating software and Excel
Highly Desirable
-Experience working within:
-HM Prison & Probation Service (MOJ projects)
-Ministry of Defence (MOD projects)
Knowledge of:
-Secure site protocols and clearances
-Frameworks (e.g. Crown Commercial Service, MOD frameworks)
-Experience pricing works in:
-High-security / occupied estates
-Critical infrastructure environments
Salary description
£65000.00 - £80000.00 per year