Estimator

  • Fawkes & Reece London
  • Apr 25, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Estimator

Exciting new opportunity to work for a main contractor that specialises in social housing refurbishments



About the role of Estimator

Our client is a main contractor with offices based in Basildon and barking. They specialise social housing refurbs and work across tenders up to 40 mill! Their usual clients are local authorities, housing associations and some private sector clients! Our Client has a great turnover of 13mill!

Our client is looking for someone with strong refurb knowledge and experience in the social housing sector, roofing experience and 4+ years experience in estimating



Responsibilities for Estimator

Reviewing tender documentation

  • Site visits and surveys (attend pre tender site visits etc)
  • Measure quantities from drawings or schedules of rates
  • Produce BOQ's or cost build ups
  • Subcontractor & supplier enquiries
  • Build up of preliminaries
  • Risk identification & allowances
  • Compliance & social value pricing
  • Present cost breakdown to directors
  • Review margins
  • Agree final mark up
  • Attend pre start meetings
  • Handover to commercial & delivery teams
  • Explain assumptions & risks



Requirements for Estimator

  • Strong refurb knowledge / experience in social housing sector & planned maintenance
  • Roofing exp extra beneficial but not essential
  • Proficient in using Excel
  • 4+ years experience in estimating



What we offer for Estimator

  • Competitive salary
  • Travel / Car allowance
  • Hybrid working
  • Etc

If you want to hear more about this Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Arabella Thorne in our London office on (phone number removed).