Senior Estimator
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90,000 to £115,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Travel, bonus scheme & benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC3V 3QX |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MS-69022-SE_1752067057 |
Summary
Senior Estimator
Super exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a busy, Multi-Million pound, award winning Tier 1 Fit Out Contractor in the City of London.
About the role of Senior Estimator
As Senior Estimator, you will be working with an existing team of 4 Estimators of different levels, under the Estimating Director based in the City of London office 4 days a week, 1 day from home following successful probation period.
As a business we specialise in Cat A & Cat B Commercial Fit Out, Office refurb & Design & Build, working on projects ranging from £5m to £30m. We are a Multi-Million pound business, having exceeded our £250m turnover goal last year, we are now on track to hit our goal of £300m for 2025, with having secured most of our work for 2025 before it had even started!
Despite our success, we are a business that is focused on profit, not turnover, we are looking for someone who has 10+ years of Estimating experience, working for either a Main Contractor or Fit Out Contractor, to join our team and help take us to the next level!
If you are looking to work for a forward-thinking business, where there are opportunities to make amazing money, and be a big name in the industry - reach out now!
Responsibilities for Senior Estimator
- Prepare cost estimates for high value, complex fit out & refurbishment projects (Commercial offices, retail, hospitality etc)
- Lead the tender process: manage tender returns, assess subcontractor and supplier quotes
- Develop tender strategy
- Identify and quantify project risks early in the estimates
- Liaise with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors during tender periods
- Attend tender interviews and presentations to explain methodology, pricing & strategies
- Support, mentor, and review the work of Junior and intermediate Estimators
- Lead bid teams on larger projects
- Ensure tenders comply with client requirements, company policies and regulatory standards
Requirements for Senior Estimator
- 10+ years Estimating experience
- Strong background with Tier 1 or high end Tier 2 Main Contractors OR Fit Out Contractors
- Some previous experience in leading tenders rather than just assisting
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field - or equivalent professional experience
- Microsoft Office skills
- Skilled in using Estimating software, such as Conquest, Causeway Estimating, CostX or similar
- Excellent written & verbal communication (important for client facing tenders & bid interviews)
- Confident leading meetings with internal & external stakeholders
What we offer for Senior Estimator
- Salary open for negotiation
- Excellent bonus structure
- Travel allowance
- Private healthcare & Dental cover
- Death in service - 4x basic salary
- Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- 28 days holiday plus one special occasion day per year
- Enhanced family friends policies (18 weeks full maternity & 6 weeks full pay paternity plus flexible hours upon return to work)
- 1 WFH day a week, excluding Mondays
- Financially stable business, with incredible development & progression opportunities (recognised quickly if you perform well)
- Welcoming package upon joining (including being taken out for lunch on first day with all new starters)
- Amazing training & development programme
If you want to hear more about this Senior Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on 07305 013739.