3 jobs found

The Opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a skilled and ambitious Estimator to join a highly respected construction business, renowned for delivering exquisite high end residential refurbishment projects across the most exclusive areas of London. Based primarily out of their prestigious Chelsea office, you will be instrumental in the pre construction phase of schemes with project values often reaching several million pounds. This role offers a unique chance to shape the commercial success of some of London's most sought-after residential properties. Key Responsibilities As the Estimator, you will take ownership of the critical financial planning for our projects, with the scope to broaden your expertise into full commercial management. Your duties will include: Preparing highly detailed, accurate cost estimates and tender proposals for complex high end residential refurbishments. Managing the full tendering process, from initial enquiry through to final submission. Leading procurement and managing subcontractor package analysis. Budget management and providing accurate, timely financial reporting to senior management. Working closely with design teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure commercial viability and successful project delivery. Crucially, this role offers a varied workload with a blend of estimating and post-contract duties, including contract administration and commercial management. What We're Looking For We are seeking a commercially astute professional with a proven track record. The ideal candidate will have: Some Experience as an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor working specifically on high end residential or complex refurbishment projects in the UK. Exceptional commercial awareness and a meticulous attention to detail. The ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tender programs concurrently, and meet strict deadlines. Outstanding communication skills and a professional demeanor essential for managing client relationships and stakeholder expectations. This position is perfect for: An assistant Estimator looking to expand their remit into full project lifecycle management (pre- and post-contract). A Quantity Surveyor who thrives on the challenge of detailed estimating while still maintaining involvement in live commercial management. The Rewards In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer: Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a competitive package. Projects: The chance to work on truly prestigious, award-winning residential schemes in prime London locations. Career Development: Excellent long-term prospects for professional growth and advancement within a stable and highly successful business. Location: A modern, professional office base in Chelsea. Ready to estimate the next chapter of your career? Apply Below.

Position: Small Works Estimator Location: Peterborough Salary: 40,000 to 45,000 plus uncapped bonuses Heating Estimator / Small Works Estimator required for my client, a specialist MEP & Building Services contractor based in the Peterborough area. They are currently seeking a Heating Estimator / Small Works Estimator to work from their office, with occasional site visits. The Mechanical Estimator will be involved in commercial small works projects and repair works, covering a large single static site, that the client manages. The Plumbing and Heating Estimator will be predominately office based, but may be required on occasion to attend site to carry out surveys etc. The small works estimator will be preparing detailed cost pricing and estimates for small projects including Pipework, boilers, plant room systems and more. The Heating Estimator will also be required to price for take offs, prepare and present tenders. Experience carrying out estimates and producing quotations for plumbing and heating systems is essential. This may potentially suit and experienced commercial gas engineer looking to come off the tools or an engineer who has been self-employed for a period of time, with experience pricing their own works. Mechanical Estimator Position Requirements Previous experience carrying out estimates / quotations of commercial plant-room projects, from refurbs to new installations. Based within commutable distance of Peterborough This role would potentially suit an experienced commercial gas engineer who has priced works themselves, who might be looking to come off the tools. The client is willing to provide training, on the office side, of the role Mechanical Estimator Position Remuneration Salary 40,000 to 45,000+ depending on experience Bonuses on invoices for works, typically this is around 10% to 14% per month, based salary, however it is uncapped so there is potential to earn more. Company car or car allowance 25 days plus bank holidays, annual leave Additional training if required, on back of house / office side of the role. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Why Join us? At Pacy & Wheatley, we do things differently. We re proud to be an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) business which means our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe employee ownership creates a stronger, more collaborative workplace where people feel valued, heard and connected to the business. It encourages pride in what we do, supports long-term thinking, and gives everyone the opportunity to play a part in shaping the future of the company. To support our continued business growth and strong pipeline of work, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Estimator to join our Interiors Division on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). The Estimator will be responsible for accurately calculating the total costs associated with a construction project. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure. The ideal candidate will have a positive and pro-active attitude along with a desire to grow and develop within a privately owned and secure business. What you ll do - Initial appraisal of the tender opportunity for accuracy and completeness. - Development of a measurement and pricing strategy. - Attendance at opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement, and handover meetings. - Attending site visits with pre-construction team members. - Preparation of proposed supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with the commercial and construction team. - Pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners. - Sending out supply chain enquiries utilising Causeway Estimating software. - Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam/ On Sight software. - Internal BOQ production utilising Causeway Estimating software. - Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains. - Coordinating pricing in conjunction with design information provided and consider alternatives. - Undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness and providing comparisons. - Undertaking fixed price analysis. - Preparing job pricing comparisons and resources for settlement meetings. - Completion of project CSA. - Assisting with the Contractors Proposals and PQQ Submissions as required. What we are looking for Experience in varying market sectors, ideally in schools, hospitals, retail and refurbs Collaborative approach with colleagues in estimating and other departments Ability to run own jobs Effective communication and negotiation skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel Essential requirements: - A minimum of 5 years experience at an estimator level, in the Construction industry and conversant with standard operating procedures and methods - A bachelor s degree in Construction would be desirable - Good commercial awareness From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by; Being a part of an EOT with a genuine say in how we run and grow 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays Income Protection with EAP & online GP service Company Sick Pay Annual Salary Review Professional Membership fees covered Referral incentive scheme This isn t just a job it s a chance to be a stakeholder of your future. If you are looking to join a business that values teamwork, accountability and people development, we would love to hear from you.