Estimator Construction

Job Description

Estimator Refurb / Planned Works / Net Zero / Fire Safety

Tier 1 Contractor | Hybrid (Hertfordshire)

A leading Tier 1 contractor is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team, supporting large-scale refurbishment, decarbonisation, and fire safety programmes across housing and public sector frameworks.

This is a key role pricing planned works and compliance-led projects within occupied environments.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, plant, prelims & OH
• Price refurbishment, retrofit, and fire safety works
• Review drawings/specs and identify risks & value engineering opportunities
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor quotations
• Support bid strategy, adjudications, and tender submissions
• Work closely with design, commercial, and operational teams

• Estimating background with a main contractor / Tier 1
• Strong experience in refurbishment / planned works
• Knowledge of Net Zero / retrofit (fabric, insulation, windows, heating etc.)
• Experience with fire safety works (fire doors, compartmentation, FRA works, cladding)
• Framework, social housing, or public sector project exposure desirable

• Long-term pipeline of secured programmes
• Major sustainability and compliance projects
• Hybrid working
• Career development within a structured Tier 1 environment