SHL Group Services

Senior Scaffolding Estimator

London

Posted 14 days ago

Early applicant

Hybrid

Full-time

Senior Level

Due to continued growth. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Scaffolding Estimator to join our growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established scaffolding contractor delivering projects across construction, infrastructure, rail and specialist access sectors.

Role responsibilities: • Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation • Carrying out scaffold take-offs and preparing accurate cost estimates • Pricing labour, materials, transport, and design requirements • Liaising with clients, contracts managers, and design teams • Preparing competitive tender submissions and quotations • Supporting project handover to operations teams • Identifying risks, variations, and commercial opportunities

Candidate requirements: • Proven experience estimating scaffolding works • Strong understanding of tube & fitting and system scaffolding • Ability to interpret construction drawings and programmes • Commercial awareness and attention to detail • Good communication skills and client engagement experience • CISRS background advantageous but not essential

What we offer: • Salary DOE • Hybrid working • Company vehicle • Paid annual leave + bank holidays • Professional development support • Career progression opportunities within a growing business • Supportive commercial and operational team environment

Skills

Scaffolding Estimation

Construction Drawings Interpretation

Commercial Awareness

Client Engagement

Attention to Detail

Scaffold Take-offs

Cost Estimation

Labour Pricing

Material Pricing

Transport Pricing

Design Requirements

Risk Identification

Variation Identification

CISRS Background