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Estimator / Senior Estimator

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Estimator / Senior Estimator

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Estimating / Pre Construction

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £65,000 – £95,000

  • Contact:

    Angus Pringle

  • Contact email:

    Angus@bigblue.uk.com

  • Contact phone:

    07777163233

  • Published:

    5 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-09-30

Location: London
Salary: £65,000 – £95,000 (depending on experience) + benefits
Company: UK Fit Out Contractor

Reporting To: Head of Estimating
Project Values: £2m – £20m+
Sectors: Commercial fit outs, refurbishments, cut & carve

The Opportunity

We’re working with a rapidly growing, fit out contractor with a turnover of around £50m, who are looking to expand their pre-construction team with an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, ambitious company delivering high-quality commercial office fit outs, refurbishments, and complex cut & carve projects across London.

You’ll be given the autonomy to lead your own tenders and work closely with the Head of Estimating and wider pre-construction team.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Independently manage and lead tenders from initial enquiry through to submission

  • Prepare accurate and competitive cost plans and tender submissions

  • Liaise with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners throughout the process

  • Carry out site visits and subcontractor pricing evaluations

  • Attend tender interviews and presentations as required

  • Work collaboratively with design, planning, and delivery teams

  • Identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks

  • Support junior estimators or pre-construction staff if required

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in the fit out or refurbishment sector

  • Confident managing tenders in the £2m–£20m+ range

  • Strong technical knowledge across office fit out, refurbishment, and cut & carve schemes

  • Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines

  • Proficiency in estimation software (e.g. ConQuest, Excel, or similar)

  • A proactive, solutions-driven approach

What’s On Offer

  • Salary between £65,000 – £95,000 (depending on experience)

  • Strong benefits package

  • Genuine opportunity for progression as the business continues to grow

  • A supportive team environment and direct reporting line to the Head of Estimating

  • The chance to work on standout commercial projects in Central London

Apply now to take a lead role in a growing pre-construction team at one of the most exciting up-and-coming contractors in the London fit out market.