Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Pricing the repair of a listed church or a scheduled monument is a world away from standard new build, and this specialist conservation contractor is looking for an Estimator who wants exactly that kind of work. Trading since 1990, the business is a leading name in the conservation and repair of historic buildings across London and the South East.

Based in the office, you will join a busy estimating department pricing schemes mainly within the M25 and along the south coast. Most projects fall between £1 million and £3 million, alongside smaller specialist repairs and larger schemes of up to £10 to £15 million.

Heritage experience is a real advantage, although candidates from a main contractor or refurbishment background with a genuine interest in historic buildings will also be considered.

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (DOE)

• 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays, Rising After Probation and With Service
• Company Pension
• Predominantly Office Based With Some Home Working Flexibility
• Regular Site Visits, Usually Once or Twice a Week
• Gym Access at the Office
• Clear progression within a growing estimating department

• Read and analyse tender information to fully understand project requirements
• Review the full scope of works and mark up the various trades
• Price in-house trades efficiently, accounting for labour, plant and materials
• Send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotes
• Meet clients, surveyors and architects on site, either reviewing works against tender documents or offering advice to help guide the project
• Visit sites to assess the scope, meet subcontractors and review their scope for accurate pricing
• Take off measurements and details from architectural drawings
• Take physical dimensions on site to allow accurate pricing of materials
• Prepare bespoke Schedules of Works and Bills of Quantities
• Put together tender stage programmes using Microsoft Project
• Assist with quality submissions and tender compliance
• Follow up tenders and hand secured projects over to the contracts team

• Around 5 to 10 years of construction experience, ideally within masonry and the conservation sector
• Good working knowledge of stonework, brickwork, roofing and first fix carpentry and joinery
• Experience in the refurbishment or conservation of external fabric is highly preferable
• Construction-related degree preferred, or an HNC/HND backed by strong industry experience
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
• Causeway Estimating and Bluebeam Take-off experience desirable but not essential
• Valid CSCS card
• Able to pass Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance
• Full, clean UK driving licence and own car preferable
• Permanent right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available

• Varied, technically interesting work on churches, listed buildings and scheduled monuments
• A respected specialist with over 35 years in building conservation
• Projects that are mostly London and south coast based, keeping travel manageable
• A small team where your contribution is visible and valued
• Genuine route towards Senior Estimator as the department grows
• Informal, in-person interview process focused on fit as much as technical ability