Estimator - High End Residential

We are working with a highly regarded, boutique main contractor specialising in the delivery of high-end residential new builds and heritage restorations across the Home Counties and West London.

The business has built an exceptional reputation for delivering bespoke, one-off homes and listed building refurbishments for private clients and estates. Their projects are design-led, detail-focused, and often involve close collaboration with leading architects and consultants.

Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to support the pre-construction team across a range of high-value residential and heritage schemes.

Projects typically range from £3m – £20m+, including new build country homes, complex refurbishments, and Grade I & II listed properties.

Candidates must have experience pricing high-end residential projects for private clients or High Spefication projects to be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and competitive tenders from first principles across high-end residential and heritage projects

Carry out detailed take-offs, pricing exercises, and tender analysis

Issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries and manage the tender process through to submission

Review drawings, specifications, and technical information to identify risk, opportunities, and value engineering options

Liaise closely with clients, architects, consultants, and the internal delivery team throughout pre-construction

Prepare cost plans, budgets, and tender documentation

Attend site visits, pre-tender meetings, and client presentations where required

Assess subcontractor returns and negotiate competitive rates

Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure successful handover of projects post-award

Support procurement strategies and assist in developing key supply chain relationships

Ensure tenders are completed within deadlines and to a high standard of presentation and accuracy

Tickets / Qualifications

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar (preferred)

Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and high-end finishes

Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail

Strong communication and organisational skills

Competent with estimating software and digital take-off tools

Experience Required

Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within the high-end residential sector

MUST have experience pricing one-off homes, luxury residential developments, or private client projects

Strong background in refurbishment, restoration, or listed buildings highly desirable

Experience pricing projects from pre-construction through to contract award

Experience working for a main contractor or high-end residential specialist

Track record of delivering competitive tenders on bespoke, design-led projects

Comfortable working in client-facing environments with high expectations and attention to detail

Experience working alongside architects and design teams on complex residential schemes

Salary is negotiable

If you are interested or know someone who could be a good fit, get in touch or send your CV across for a confidential conversation