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Design-Led Estimator

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: E1, Spitalfields and Banglatown, Greater London

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Design Led Estimator

Brick Lane, London (E1)
£35,000–£40,000 (DOE)
Full Time | PAYE | 40 Hours

About our client

They are an award-winning, architect-led design and build practice specialising in residential renovations and extensions across North and East London.

The practice is a RIBA Chartered Practice and actively involved with the Federation of Master Builders. The company is driven by strong principles and is committed to transforming homes — and improving lives — through thoughtful, high-quality design and construction.

They are seeking a construction-experienced Estimator to join its growing build team.

This role focuses on pricing and enabling residential extension and renovation projects, while supporting project management, purchasing and logistics. It offers a rare opportunity to gain in-depth exposure to the construction side of architect-led projects, with clear long-term career progression.

Key Duties

Estimating (Approx. 70%)

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    Preparing detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities

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    Reviewing architectural and structural drawings

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    Identifying cost risks and value engineering opportunities

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    Producing clear inclusions and exclusions

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    Negotiating subcontractor pricing

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    Maintaining high-quality, structured pricing data

Purchasing & Project Support (Approx. 30%)

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    Managing supplier relationships and trade negotiations

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    Coordinating purchasing for live construction sites

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    Supporting project managers with variations and cost queries

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    Ensuring logistical accuracy within project pricing

Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

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    Proven residential estimating / quantity surveying experience

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    Strong understanding of architectural and construction drawings

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    High proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets / Excel)

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    Commercial awareness and negotiation ability

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    Ability to work from the Brick Lane studio (with Friday WFH policy)

Benefits

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    30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

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    4% employer pension contribution

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    Long service loyalty days

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    Business-use contributions (phone/tablet/bike)

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    Structured professional development

If you are on the market for a new position and you think this role is for you, please apply now and we can have a chat

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