Building Estimator

Borne Resourcing Limited

Building Estimator – Refurbishment
📍 Central London
💰 Up To £75,000 + Benefits
Permanent: Start July 2026 

Are you an experienced Building Estimator looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your input genuinely influences decisions, and you can work on a diverse range of refurbishment within the heritage and historic buildings sector?
 
Our client is a well-established and highly respected contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment projects across London. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Building Estimator to join their Pre-Construction team.
 
The Role
 
Working closely with operational, commercial and delivery teams, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for projects valued up to £5m.
 
Key responsibilities include:

Preparing detailed cost plans, estimates and tender submissions
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and scopes of work
• Carrying out site visits and surveys where required
• Supporting value engineering and buildability reviews
• Assisting with tender adjudications and project handovers
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partnersAbout You
 
We're keen to speak with estimators who are:

Agile and adaptable in their approach
• Comfortable managing multiple tenders and competing deadlines
• Personable, professional and confident communicating with clients and colleagues
• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
• Experienced in refurbishment projects
• Looking for a long-term opportunity within a stable and growing business  You will ideally have at least 5 years' estimating experience gained with a main contractor or specialist refurbishment contractor.
   
Why Apply?
 
This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the stability of an established contractor with the culture and flexibility of a modern, people-focused organisation.
You'll be part of a collaborative team, work on interesting and varied projects, and have the opportunity to develop your career within a business that genuinely values its people.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Cunningham – (url removed)