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Estimator
South East London | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Package
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join a long-established and highly respected main contractor based in South East London.
This role is ideal for a mid-level Estimator looking to take the next step in their career within a stable and growing business, offering exposure to a broad range of technically challenging projects and genuine long-term progression.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established main contractor with an outstanding reputation across London and the South East, delivering high-quality construction, refurbishment, restoration, and maintenance projects across both public and private sectors.
They are recognised for delivering complex projects within live, occupied, and sensitive environments where planning, quality, and attention to detail are essential.
Typical Projects Include:
- Refurbishment & fit-out schemes
- Structural repair & remediation works
- Heritage & restoration projects
- Planned maintenance frameworks
- Residential & social housing schemes
- Education, healthcare & public sector buildings
- External envelope and façade works
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Typical Project Values:
- Small works from £100k-£250k
- Mid-size projects from £500k-£5m
- Major schemes up to £15m+
Projects are secured through both competitive tendering and negotiated routes, providing a varied and commercially interesting workload.
Estimator Role Overview:
As an Estimator, you will play a key role within the pre-construction team, taking ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Producing detailed take-offs and cost estimates
- Preparing accurate tender submissions and pricing packages
- Obtaining, reviewing, and negotiating subcontractor quotations
- Identifying project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
- Attending site visits, tender meetings, and internal reviews
- Supporting handover to commercial and delivery teams
- Building strong relationships with supply chain partners and clients
Estimator Candidate Requirements:
We are keen to speak with candidates who have:
- 3-7+ years estimating experience within construction
- Experience pricing refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance, or specialist construction works
- Strong commercial awareness and cost planning ability
- Ability to manage tenders with limited supervision
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and negotiation skills
- Strong knowledge of construction methods and sequencing
- Good proficiency with Excel and estimating / take-off software
- Experience within a main contractor environment would be highly advantageous.
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Why Apply?
- Join a financially stable and highly respected contractor
- Strong pipeline of secured and repeat business
- Diverse and technically interesting projects
- Genuine progression opportunities toward Senior Estimator level
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Long-term career opportunity within a growing business
This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator looking to join a contractor where they can take real ownership of projects, add commercial value, and continue progressing their career.
Should you have interest in applying or learning more, please contact Alex at One Way on 07442070998 for a confidential discussion or click "Apply".
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