Job Description
Estimator Fabric Fitout
Location: Elephant & Castle, London
Salary: £65,000 £75,000 + Benefits
Sector: Refurbishment / Building Fabric
Estimator Fabric Fitout
An established building services and refurbishment contractor is seeking a Fabric Estimator to support a growing pipeline of refurbishment and building fabric projects across London. Operating for over two decades and as part of a larger national construction services group, the business delivers maintenance, compliance, and refurbishment works across highly regulated environments including defence, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a stable organisation with long-term contracts and a consistent flow of refurbishment work. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing projects and ensuring tenders are commercially robust, competitive, and well structured.
The Role
Based in the Elephant & Castle office, the Fabric Estimator will manage refurbishment and building fabric tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover to the delivery team. You will typically work across multiple tenders simultaneously, supporting projects across public sector and commercial environments.
Key responsibilities include:
• Reviewing tender documentation and assessing project scope, drawings, and specifications
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Carrying out detailed take-offs for refurbishment and internal building fabric works
• Producing Bills of Quantities (BQs) and structured cost plans
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
• Analysing subcontractor returns for compliance and best value
• Identifying commercial risks and incorporating them into pricing
• Clearly outlining tender clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions
• Preparing comprehensive pricing submissions for internal approval
• Managing multiple tenders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines
• Working closely with colleagues, contractors, consultants, and suppliers throughout the tender process
• Supporting the smooth handover of secured projects to the delivery team
This role suits an organised and commercially aware Estimator who is confident pricing refurbishment and building fabric works and managing several tenders at once.
About the Business
•Established contractor delivering refurbishment, maintenance, and compliance works since 2003
• Part of a larger national construction services group providing long-term stability
• Strong pipeline of refurbishment projects across public sector and commercial environments
• Experience across defence, healthcare, education, and infrastructure facilities
• Supportive team environment with experienced operational teams
• Opportunity to develop further within a growing division
About You
•Proven experience as an Estimator within refurbishment, building fabric, or maintenance works
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Good understanding of measurement and take-off processes
• Experience managing multiple live tenders simultaneously
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project is beneficial
What You'll Receive
•Salary £65,000 £75,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and private medical care
• Onsite parking
• Long-term career stability within a national organisation
• Opportunity to work on varied refurbishment and building fabric projects across London
Apply
To apply, choose your preferred method:
•Apply via the job board
• Email your CV to (url removed)
• Call Alex directly
• Connect and message Alex Wallace on LinkedIn (Reinforced Recruitment)
Even if you re unsure about suitability, feel free to reach out. Honest guidance and advice will be provided.
Location: Elephant & Castle, London
Salary: £65,000 £75,000 + Benefits
Sector: Refurbishment / Building Fabric
Estimator Fabric Fitout
An established building services and refurbishment contractor is seeking a Fabric Estimator to support a growing pipeline of refurbishment and building fabric projects across London. Operating for over two decades and as part of a larger national construction services group, the business delivers maintenance, compliance, and refurbishment works across highly regulated environments including defence, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a stable organisation with long-term contracts and a consistent flow of refurbishment work. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing projects and ensuring tenders are commercially robust, competitive, and well structured.
The Role
Based in the Elephant & Castle office, the Fabric Estimator will manage refurbishment and building fabric tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover to the delivery team. You will typically work across multiple tenders simultaneously, supporting projects across public sector and commercial environments.
Key responsibilities include:
• Reviewing tender documentation and assessing project scope, drawings, and specifications
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Carrying out detailed take-offs for refurbishment and internal building fabric works
• Producing Bills of Quantities (BQs) and structured cost plans
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
• Analysing subcontractor returns for compliance and best value
• Identifying commercial risks and incorporating them into pricing
• Clearly outlining tender clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions
• Preparing comprehensive pricing submissions for internal approval
• Managing multiple tenders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines
• Working closely with colleagues, contractors, consultants, and suppliers throughout the tender process
• Supporting the smooth handover of secured projects to the delivery team
This role suits an organised and commercially aware Estimator who is confident pricing refurbishment and building fabric works and managing several tenders at once.
About the Business
•Established contractor delivering refurbishment, maintenance, and compliance works since 2003
• Part of a larger national construction services group providing long-term stability
• Strong pipeline of refurbishment projects across public sector and commercial environments
• Experience across defence, healthcare, education, and infrastructure facilities
• Supportive team environment with experienced operational teams
• Opportunity to develop further within a growing division
About You
•Proven experience as an Estimator within refurbishment, building fabric, or maintenance works
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Good understanding of measurement and take-off processes
• Experience managing multiple live tenders simultaneously
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project is beneficial
What You'll Receive
•Salary £65,000 £75,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and private medical care
• Onsite parking
• Long-term career stability within a national organisation
• Opportunity to work on varied refurbishment and building fabric projects across London
Apply
To apply, choose your preferred method:
•Apply via the job board
• Email your CV to (url removed)
• Call Alex directly
• Connect and message Alex Wallace on LinkedIn (Reinforced Recruitment)
Even if you re unsure about suitability, feel free to reach out. Honest guidance and advice will be provided.
About Reinforced Recruitment