Senior Estimator

Location: City of London
Salary: £90K- £115K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: MS-69022-SE_
Posted: July 9, 2025

Super exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a busy, Multi-Million pound, award winning Tier 1 Fit Out Contractor in the City of London.

As Senior Estimator, you will be working with an existing team of 4 Estimators of different levels, under the Estimating Director based in the City of London office 4 days a week, 1 day from home following successful probation period.

As a business we specialise in Cat A & Cat B Commercial Fit Out, Office refurb & Design & Build, working on projects ranging from £5m to £30m. We are a Multi-Million pound business, having exceeded our £250m turnover goal last year, we are now on track to hit our goal of £300m for 2025, with having secured most of our work for 2025 before it had even started!

Despite our success, we are a business that is focused on profit, not turnover, we are looking for someone who has 10+ years of Estimating experience, working for either a Main Contractor or Fit Out Contractor, to join our team and help take us to the next level!

If you are looking to work for a forward-thinking business, where there are opportunities to make amazing money, and be a big name in the industry - reach out now!

• Prepare cost estimates for high value, complex fit out & refurbishment projects (Commercial offices, retail, hospitality etc)
• Lead the tender process: manage tender returns, assess subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Identify and quantify project risks early in the estimates
• Liaise with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors during tender periods
• Attend tender interviews and presentations to explain methodology, pricing & strategies
• Support, mentor, and review the work of Junior and intermediate Estimators
• Lead bid teams on larger projects
• Ensure tenders comply with client requirements, company policies and regulatory standards
• 10+ years Estimating experience
• Strong background with Tier 1 or high end Tier 2 Main Contractors OR Fit Out Contractors
• Some previous experience in leading tenders rather than just assisting
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field - or equivalent professional experience
• Skilled in using Estimating software, such as Conquest, Causeway Estimating, CostX or similar
• Excellent written & verbal communication (important for client facing tenders & bid interviews)
• Confident leading meetings with internal & external stakeholders

• Salary open for negotiation
• Excellent bonus structure
• Travel allowance
• Private healthcare & Dental cover
• Death in service - 4x basic salary
• Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• 28 days holiday plus one special occasion day per year
• Enhanced family friends policies (18 weeks full maternity & 6 weeks full pay paternity plus flexible hours upon return to work)
• 1 WFH day a week, excluding Mondays
• Financially stable business, with incredible development & progression opportunities (recognised quickly if you perform well)
• Welcoming package upon joining (including being taken out for lunch on first day with all new starters)
• Amazing training & development programme

If you want to hear more about this Senior Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on .