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Hours: 40 hours per week (08:00hrs – 17:00hrs)
Start: Immediate (willing to wait for notice)
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time
Location: Barking, East London – (Hybrid) 1 day WFH – with some travel to sites
Culture Guru is working with a highly respected construction and refurbishment contractor in East London to find a Senior Estimator to join their growing Pre-Construction team.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail, works well under pressure, and knows how to balance commercial rigour with practical build insight.
You’ll play a key role in pricing projects accurately and representing the company with professionalism and clarity from the very first interaction.
Responsibilities of the role, but not limited to;
- Lead the preparation and timely submission of compliant tenders, cost plans, and quotations.
- Review drawings and carry out precise take-offs to inform accurate pricing.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure quotes aligned with project requirements.
- Ensure all supporting documentation – commercial, contractual, and administrative – is ready for submission.
- Liaise closely with internal teams – from commercial to operational and admin – to ensure clarity and accuracy in tender submissions.
- Attend internal handover meetings to transition successful bids into delivery smoothly.
- Represent the company at pre-start client meetings and interviews when required.
- Produce relevant reports and analysis to support tender outcomes.
- Work in accordance with internal policies and procedures, maintaining standards of quality and compliance throughout.
- Support a collaborative and professional approach across all departments involved in the tendering process.
Desirable attributes of the successful candidate
- Holds a valid UK driving licence and DBS (or willing to obtain one)
- Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills
- Confident in Microsoft Office and tech-savvy with estimating/reporting tools
- Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
- Presents well and maintains professional standards across all touchpoints
- Commercially Sharp: You have a strong understanding of pricing construction or refurbishment projects and can meet profit targets without compromising quality.
- Detail-Oriented: You’re meticulous in your work, double-check your own outputs, and thrive on producing accurate and well-presented tenders.
- Client-Facing: You represent the company with professionalism and care, building trust with clients and external partners from day one.
- Technically Confident: You can interpret technical drawings, contracts, and specs, and translate them into reliable costings.
- Adaptable & Accountable: Comfortable travelling when needed, hitting tight deadlines, and taking ownership of your performance.
- Well-Rounded Professional: A great team player with strong people skills, excellent communication, and a proactive attitude.
Apply now through Culture Guru and step into a high-impact estimating role where your attention to detail, technical skill, and people-first mindset will drive business success.
This is your chance to be the commercial backbone of a company delivering meaningful refurbishment and regeneration work across the region.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Project Management and General Business
Industries
Construction and Building Construction
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