OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD
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Senior Estimator – Stone & Tiling
Location: London
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
Sector: Commercial Fit-Out / Stone & Tiling
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong background in stone and tiling to join an established commercial fit-out business in London. This is a key role within the pre-construction team, responsible for pricing and preparing competitive, accurate tenders across high-quality commercial fit-out projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of stone and tiling packages, excellent commercial awareness, and a proven track record of estimating projects within the London fit-out market.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for stone and tiling packages across commercial fit-out projects.
- Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules of works.
- Conduct detailed quantity take-offs and prepare bills of quantities.
- Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Develop competitive and commercially viable tender submissions.
- Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities during the tender process.
- Liaise with clients, main contractors, architects, designers, suppliers and subcontractors as required.
- Analyse drawings and specifications to identify scope, discrepancies and potential cost implications.
- Value materials, labour, plant, wastage, logistics and installation requirements.
- Assist with procurement and commercial handover following successful tenders.
- Maintain accurate estimating records and tender documentation.
- Contribute to value engineering and cost-saving proposals where appropriate.
- Manage multiple tenders simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Support junior estimators and contribute to the development of estimating processes and best practice.
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About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within stone, tiling, specialist finishes or commercial fit-out.
- Strong knowledge of stone and tiling materials, specifications, installation methods and associated costs.
- Experience pricing projects within the London commercial fit-out market.
- Excellent ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
- Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
- Experience obtaining and negotiating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- A thorough and methodical approach to estimating.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify commercial risks.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and estimating/tendering software.
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Desirable Experience
Experience working on projects such as:
- CAT A / CAT B commercial fit-outs
- High-end offices
- Retail
- Hotels and hospitality
- Restaurants and leisure
- High-specification interiors
- Bespoke stone and tiling installations
What We Offer
- Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to work on high-quality commercial fit-out projects across London.
- A senior position within an established and growing business.
- Varied and technically interesting stone and tiling projects.
- Career progression and long-term development opportunities.
- A collaborative and commercially focused working environment.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong background in stone and tiling and are looking for your next opportunity within the London commercial fit-out sector, we would be keen to hear from you.
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