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Estimator | Refurb Main Contractor | South East London
Salary: £40,000.00 – £60,000.00 per annum Type: Full Time Region: UK – London Location: Deptford, London Posted: 30/06/2026 Category: Quantity Surveyors Reference: BBBH5195_1782824092
About the Role
Looking to build your estimating career with a respected Main Contractor?
We're working with an established, privately owned Main Contractor that is continuing to grow its commercial team. Due to an increasing workload across refurbishment, fit-out and framework projects, they're looking to recruit an Estimator or Assistant Estimator to work closely with an experienced manager, offering genuine mentorship and long-term career progression.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with ideally 2-3 years’ estimating experience who’s eager to develop, take on more responsibility and become a key part of a successful business.
Core Responsibilities
You’ll support the preparation and submission of competitive tenders across a wide range of projects, including:
- Commercial fit-outs
- Education projects
- Retail refurbishments
- Public sector framework works
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Key duties will include:
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Producing accurate cost estimates and take-offs
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities
- Assisting with tender submissions and client enquiries
- Collaborating with commercial and operational teams to secure new projects
Person Specification
We’re looking for:
- 2-3 years’ estimating experience with a Main Contractor
- Excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness
- Confidence in reviewing drawings and tender information
- A proactive, ambitious approach with a strong desire to learn from experienced professionals
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to commute to the South East London office five days per week
What’s On Offer?
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Excellent mentoring from an experienced Precon/Estimating Leader
- Genuine career progression within a growing business
- Diverse portfolio of refurbishment, fit-out, and framework projects
- Stable, privately owned contractor with a strong pipeline of repeat work
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*}Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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