Senior Cost Estimator

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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;

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Seniority level
  
  Not Applicable

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Project Management and General Business
• Industries Construction and Building Construction

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