Senior Estimator

Company: RHL
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Location: Swanley
Job Description:

Estimator (Swanley, UK)

£50k – £70k + Package / Dependent on Experience

Our client is a construction and facilities maintenance contractor, who have a growing Social Infrastructure team. They are at to point that the need an experienced Estimator, to play a key role in delivering accurate cost plans and competitive tenders within the South East social housing sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates from drawings and specifications
  • Collaborate across teams to produce commercially sound, competitive tenders
  • Build strong relationships with clients and suppliers to support future opportunities
  • Produce and present tender build-ups, meeting strict deadlines
  • Identify risks and value opportunities within estimates
  • Stay up to date with market rates, materials, and labour costs
  • Support smooth handover from tender to project delivery

About You

  • Minimum 5 years’ construction experience, gained within social housing projects.
  • Strong knowledge of JCT & ACA contracts
  • Skilled in take-offs, Bills of Quantities, and interpreting technical documents
  • Numerically strong, detail-focused, and highly organised
  • Proficient in estimating software (or quick to learn)
  • Excellent communication and able to work under pressure

Be part of an expanding, forward-thinking team with exciting growth opportunities. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Apply to this role via RHL Recruitment by sending your resume in word format with a cover note detailing your social housing Project Estimating experience

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Posted: April 17th, 2026