Estimator
Brick Lane, London (E1)£30,000–£40,000 (DOE)Full Time | PAYE | 40 Hours
About Pencil and Brick
Pencil and Brick is an award-winning, architect-led design and build practice specialising in residential renovations and extensions across North and East London.
The practice is a RIBA Chartered Practice and actively involved with the Federation of Master Builders. The company is driven by strong principles and is committed to transforming homes — and improving lives — through thoughtful, high-quality design and construction.
Their Values
Pencil and Brick operates in line with six core values:
- Integrity – Doing what is promised and ensuring actions consistently match words.
- Impeccability – Placing everything in its right place so the end result feels effortless.
- Trust – Operating transparently, speaking up constructively, and earning confidence through actions.
- Passion – Bringing curiosity, care and genuine enthusiasm to every project.
- Teamwork – Championing collaboration and supporting one another to achieve shared goals.
- Ambition – Striving to improve sustainably and thoughtfully, continually raising standards.
Pencil and Brick is seeking a construction‑experienced Project Estimator to join its growing build team.
This role focuses on pricing and enabling residential extension and renovation projects, while supporting project management, purchasing and logistics. It offers a rare opportunity to gain in‑depth exposure to the construction side of architect‑led projects, with clear long‑term career progression.
Key Duties
Estimating (Approx. 70%)
- Preparing detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities
- Reviewing architectural and structural drawings
- Identifying cost risks and value engineering opportunities
- Producing clear inclusions and exclusions
- Negotiating subcontractor pricing
- Maintaining high‑quality, structured pricing data
Purchasing & Project Support (Approx. 30%)
- Managing supplier relationships and trade negotiations
- Coordinating purchasing for live construction sites
- Supporting project managers with variations and cost queries
- Ensuring logistical accuracy within project pricing
Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven residential estimating / quantity surveying experience
- Strong understanding of architectural and construction drawings
- High proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets / Excel)
- Commercial awareness and negotiation ability
- Ability to work from the Brick Lane studio (with Friday WFH policy)
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- 4% employer pension contribution
- Long service loyalty days
- Business‑use contributions (phone/tablet/bike)
- Structured professional development
If you are on the market for a new position and you think this role is for you, please apply now and we can have a chat.
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