Job Description

Estimator – Main Contractor – City of London

Salary/Package: £65,000 – £85,000 + Full Travel Expenses, Private Medical, Pension Contribution, Annual Leave

O’Neill & Brennan are currently working with a well-established and highly respected main contractor who are seeking to appoint an Estimator to join their growing pre-construction team based in the City of London.

Having experienced significant growth over recent years, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the build sector and has secured an excellent pipeline of both live opportunities and upcoming tenders. As a result, they are looking to strengthen their estimating function with the appointment of an ambitious and commercially astute Estimator.

This represents an excellent opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking contractor with a healthy order book, strong client relationships and genuine long-term career prospects.

Role Overview

Title: Estimator

Location: City of London

Salary: £65,000 – £85,000 + Package

Start: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)

Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

Preparing detailed and competitive tender submissions for a variety of construction projects.

Reviewing tender documentation including drawings, specifications and employer's requirements.

Undertaking quantity take-offs and preparing accurate cost plans and estimates.

Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.

Identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering proposals.

Liaising with operational, commercial and pre-construction teams throughout the bid process.

Supporting bid presentations and client interviews where required.

Maintaining estimating databases and contributing to continuous improvement within the pre-construction function.

Requirements

Previous experience working as an Estimator within a main contracting environment.

Strong understanding of construction methods, procurement routes and pricing strategies.

Experience producing estimates across new build and/or refurbishment projects.

Excellent numerical, analytical and commercial skills.

Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

What's on Offer

Salary of £65,000 – £85,000 depending on experience.

Full travel expenses.

Private medical cover.

Employer pension contribution.

Competitive annual leave entitlement.

Opportunity to join a growing business with a substantial pipeline of secured and prospective work.

Long-term career progression within an expanding pre-construction team.

If you're an Estimator looking to join a successful and growing main contractor with an excellent pipeline of work, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email to .

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation