redfish solutions ltd
Estimator
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An established and highly regarded high-end residential main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join its pre-construction and commercial team.
The business specialises in delivering super-prime residential refurbishments, bespoke new builds and complex high-end residential projects across London and the Home Counties, working on exceptional properties for private clients, architects, designers and property professionals. With a strong pipeline of prestigious projects, this is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator who wants to work on genuinely high-quality schemes where attention to detail, technical understanding and accurate pricing are critical.
The Role
As Estimator, you will take responsibility for pricing a range of high-end residential projects from early-stage cost planning through to tender submission. You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial and project teams, as well as architects, designers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring projects are accurately priced and commercially competitive.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates for high-end and super-prime residential projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
- Carry out detailed take-offs and build-ups across all elements of construction.
- Prepare Stage 3 and Stage 4 cost plans and develop estimates as design information progresses.
- Price refurbishment, fit-out, alteration, extension and bespoke new-build projects.
- Prepare detailed tender submissions and bills of quantities where required.
- Issue tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Analyse quotations, negotiate costs and ensure competitive procurement.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain.
- Review subcontractor returns and produce accurate tender comparisons.
- Identify commercial risks, exclusions, opportunities and potential value-engineering solutions.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and senior management during the pre-construction process.
- Attend tender meetings, site visits and client/consultant meetings where required.
- Assist with the handover of successful projects to the delivery team.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of construction costs, materials, labour and specialist finishes.
- Price bespoke and technically complex elements where standard rates may not be applicable.
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About You
The successful candidate will have proven experience working as an Estimator within high-end residential construction, ideally with a main contractor. You will have a strong understanding of the complexities involved in pricing luxury residential projects, including bespoke finishes, specialist trades, high-specification materials and complex refurbishment works.
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Requirements
- Proven experience as an Estimator within a main contractor environment.
- Experience pricing high-end, luxury or super-prime residential projects.
- Strong experience with refurbishment, fit-out, bespoke new build and/or complex residential projects.
- Experience producing detailed estimates and cost plans from drawings and specifications.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials and sequencing.
- Experience pricing projects through RIBA Stages 3 and 4.
- Strong subcontractor and supplier relationships.
- Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with clients, architects, designers, consultants and internal teams.
- Strong Excel and estimating software skills.
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