Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Job Title

Estimator / Surveyor

Location

SW8 4AL, London

Terms

Full-time, Permanent

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000 (Basic) + Bonus

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Role Overview

The Estimator plays a vital role within the company, responsible for preparing detailed and accurate quotations for works. They assess project specifications, scope, and costs, working closely with suppliers, subcontractors and clients to gather pricing, evaluate materials and ensure competitiveness. Estimators not only represent the company externally but also contribute directly to its growth by securing new business through winning quotes. Their work is critical to maintaining profitability, building client trust and driving successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with clients to encourage quotation opportunities and secure requests for quotations and detailed tender invitations.
• Write and issue desktop quotations where possible by obtaining information to minimise costs.
• Attend site visits for quote scoping.
• Write and issue clear, itemised, step‑by‑step quotes using the CRM system.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure cost competitiveness.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes to improve conversion rates.
• Schedule quotation booking in the CRM ensuring correct trade, geography and availability.
• Issue clear quote orders to engineers or supply chain with all necessary information.
• Coordinate materials, access arrangements and client communications.
• Act as single point of contact for the client throughout the job lifecycle.
• Conduct quality checks (photos, feedback, completion verification).
• Resolve issues proactively and, where necessary, escalates.
• Provide job summaries and updates to clients as required.
• Hit weekly and monthly KPIs: Quote turnaround and conversion rate 25%.
• Participate in daily stand‑ups and report performance metrics.
• Continuously seek ways to improve speed, accuracy and customer experience.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in construction and refurbishment, including background in property maintenance, residential/commercial refurbishments or construction roles such as Project Manager, Estimator, or Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong understanding of building services operations, from quoting to project delivery, and trade workflows.
• Commercially driven – confident managing project costs and driving revenue through proactive client management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Highly organised, able to juggle multiple projects, quotes and schedules with accuracy and detail.
• Tech‑savvy, comfortable using CRM systems, scheduling platforms and Microsoft 365.
• Calm under pressure, prioritising effectively and keeping things moving under tight deadlines.
• Ownership mentality – proactive self‑starter who takes full responsibility for outcomes and seeks process improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus scheme.
• Profit‑sharing scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private gym access.
• Career progression, including opportunities to join a team in Dubai.
• Collaborative and supportive culture that rewards performance.
• Company events and incentives.

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