Estimator
Reinforced Recruitment
£55,000 – £75,000 + Package
Mayfair, West London
Why This Role Matters
Join a well-established, privately owned main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering refurbishment, restoration, and new build projects across London and the South East.
This business is particularly recognised for its expertise in heritage, conservation, and high-spec residential schemes, alongside commercial and public sector work.
This is a genuine opportunity for an Estimator who wants to take ownership of tenders on technically detailed projects, typically ranging from £1m to £20m, while working closely with experienced, hands-on directors.
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing
- As an Estimator, you’ll play a key role in the pre-construction team, leading tenders from enquiry through to submission.
- Lead Tenders – Prepare detailed and competitive submissions across refurbishment, heritage, and new build projects.
- Commercial Ownership – Analyse subcontractor returns, build up rates, and manage full pricing documents.
- Technical Review – Assess drawings and specifications, identifying risks and opportunities for value engineering.
- Stakeholder Liaison – Engage with clients, consultants, and supply chain throughout the tender process.
- Reporting – Produce clear tender reports and cost plans for internal review.
- Process Improvement – Support development of estimating systems and cost databases.
- You will also have the chance to support and mentor junior team members as the department grows.
About the Company – Where You’ll Be Working
You’ll be joining a specialist contractor known for delivering complex refurbishment and heritage projects, often within occupied buildings and sensitive environments.
The company combines traditional craftsmanship with modern construction techniques, maintaining a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships.
Leadership is accessible, and the culture is collaborative, offering a stable platform for career growth.
What You Need
- Experience as an Estimator within a main contractor or specialist refurbishment contractor.
- Strong knowledge of pricing, procurement, and subcontractor engagement.
- Experience working on refurbishment, heritage, or complex building projects is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.
- Relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) beneficial but not essential.
- £55,000 – £75,000 salary depending on experience.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Long-term progression within a stable and growing business.
- Exposure to high-quality, technically challenging projects.
- Direct access to senior decision-makers.
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- Email your CV to (url removed).
- Call Alex directly.
- Connect on LinkedIn and send a message.
About Me
I’m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I specialise in placing commercial, pre-construction, and project professionals across London and the South East, focusing on roles that offer genuine long-term progression.
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