Estimator
| Posting date: | 08 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | 55K-60K |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | North London, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JPD Corporation ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JPD-ES 86 |
Summary
Overview of Role:
Assist the commercial team in all commercial activities. This would include assisting and taking the lead in estimating, procurement and commercial management of projects. Help the teams to achieve project deliverables and meet the agreed targeted profit margins, maximising the commercial success of the project. Ensure JPD’s best practice polices are adhered to for continuous improvement in financial reporting.
Main Responsibilities:
The below responsibilities are high level and not limited to – but do cover most areas that you will be managing / responsible for:
Estimating
Accurate and timely project financial management.
Monitor financial resources on projects ensuring key risks are clearly identified and brought to the attention of the senior management.
Provide regular Cash flow forecast reports ensuring positive cash flow is achieved where possible.
Assist in producing monthly Internal Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.
Attend financial meetings as required and contribute where necessary.
Sub-Contract Procurement
Assist/take the lead in provide cost reconciliation reports on Sub-Contract tender returns to inform appointments.
Assist/take lead in compiling Sub-Contract / Sub-Consultant appointments.
Assist/take lead in producing monthly Sub-Contractors’ payments.
Assist/take lead in providing accurate measures and take-offs of project packages.
Detailed tasks:
Procurement:
Take off and produce update package pricing schedules
Compile Sub-Contract Tender Packages
Sourcing relevant Sub-Contractors.
Sourcing any materials / supply items and investigate VE options
Securing best rates / pricing on materials and orders
Prepare Sub-Contract and purchase orders.
Seamless understanding of estimating software and ensure correct cost coding
Commercial Management
Prepare monthly applications for payment and liaise with the project team to complete and issue to PQS.
Follow through to agree the valuation, obtain interim certificate, invoicing submission & payment
Monitor Sub-Contract Valuations and Manage Accounts
Estimating
Carry out take offs
Prepare tender lists and tender packs
Analyse returns and pull JPD tender price together
Lead the tender internally and coordinate resources to meet all the tender deliverables
Please note this is not an exhaustive list and there are other responsibilities / tasks to be undertaken.
Main Requirements
Member of or working towards the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Desired) but not essential.
Experience in the position: 3 years +
Use of software: MS Office, Evalu8 Measurement Software, Eque2 Accounting Software.
Assist the commercial team in all commercial activities. This would include assisting and taking the lead in estimating, procurement and commercial management of projects. Help the teams to achieve project deliverables and meet the agreed targeted profit margins, maximising the commercial success of the project. Ensure JPD’s best practice polices are adhered to for continuous improvement in financial reporting.
Main Responsibilities:
The below responsibilities are high level and not limited to – but do cover most areas that you will be managing / responsible for:
Estimating
Accurate and timely project financial management.
Monitor financial resources on projects ensuring key risks are clearly identified and brought to the attention of the senior management.
Provide regular Cash flow forecast reports ensuring positive cash flow is achieved where possible.
Assist in producing monthly Internal Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.
Attend financial meetings as required and contribute where necessary.
Sub-Contract Procurement
Assist/take the lead in provide cost reconciliation reports on Sub-Contract tender returns to inform appointments.
Assist/take lead in compiling Sub-Contract / Sub-Consultant appointments.
Assist/take lead in producing monthly Sub-Contractors’ payments.
Assist/take lead in providing accurate measures and take-offs of project packages.
Detailed tasks:
Procurement:
Take off and produce update package pricing schedules
Compile Sub-Contract Tender Packages
Sourcing relevant Sub-Contractors.
Sourcing any materials / supply items and investigate VE options
Securing best rates / pricing on materials and orders
Prepare Sub-Contract and purchase orders.
Seamless understanding of estimating software and ensure correct cost coding
Commercial Management
Prepare monthly applications for payment and liaise with the project team to complete and issue to PQS.
Follow through to agree the valuation, obtain interim certificate, invoicing submission & payment
Monitor Sub-Contract Valuations and Manage Accounts
Estimating
Carry out take offs
Prepare tender lists and tender packs
Analyse returns and pull JPD tender price together
Lead the tender internally and coordinate resources to meet all the tender deliverables
Please note this is not an exhaustive list and there are other responsibilities / tasks to be undertaken.
Main Requirements
Member of or working towards the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Desired) but not essential.
Experience in the position: 3 years +
Use of software: MS Office, Evalu8 Measurement Software, Eque2 Accounting Software.