Senior Estimator (Carpentry)

My client are a Building Services & Specialist Contractor who have been established in 2003 who have 8 Offices throughout the UK.
 
As a business, they employ 300+ Staff Nationally and are expected to Turnover £55Mil+ this year.
 
Working within the Commercial & Public Sectors, their sites are generally within London, Surrey, Kent & Sussex. 
 
The London Office is currently 15 strong, made up of 3 Admins along with Contract Managers & Project Managers.
 
Due to growth of business, they are now seeking a Senior Estimator to join their London office. 

 
THE JOB – SENIOR ESTIMATOR (CARPENTRY)


Monday – Friday / 8am - 4pm
 
You will producing tenders in Construction and Carpentry/Fabric Projects up to a value of £3,000,000.
 
Core Duties

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for building fabric works (e.g., roofing, masonry, carpentry, plastering, painting, flooring, partitions, ceilings).
• Assess drawings, specifications, and site surveys to determine material, labor, and equipment needs.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) or schedules of rates.
• Produce cost plans, budgets, and value-engineered options.
• Review invitations to tender (ITTs), RFQs, and PQQs to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit competitive tender proposals.
• Liaise with supply chain partners for quotations and rates.
• Identify commercial risks and mitigation measures within bids.
• Carry out site inspections and feasibility studies.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids and supplier quotations for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all costs reflect current market conditions, building codes, and best practices.
• Support cost modelling for reactive and planned maintenance projects.
• Cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Budget forecasts for planned and reactive fabric maintenance.
• Risk registers and commercial assumptions.
• Supplier and subcontractor cost analysis reports.
• Value-engineering proposals.

 
SALARY & PACKAGE


£60,000 - £65,000 (Depending on experience) 
20 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays
Medical Insurance Option (After 3 months)
Phone
Laptop
Pension




PLEASE CONTACT SEAN HITCHMAN ON 020 7932 2800 / SHITCHMAN @ RGB.CO .UK