Estimator
Pencil and Brick
Brick Lane, London (E1)
£30,000–£40,000 (DOE)
Full Time | PAYE | 40 Hours
About Pencil and Brick
Pencil and Brick is 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.
Their Values
Pencil and Brick operates in line with six core values:
* Integrity – Doing what is promised and ensuring actions consistently match words.
* Impeccability – Placing everything in its right place so the end result feels effortless.
* Trust – Operating transparently, speaking up constructively, and earning confidence through actions.
* Passion – Bringing curiosity, care and genuine enthusiasm to every project.
* Teamwork – Championing collaboration and supporting one another to achieve shared goals.
* Ambition – Striving to improve sustainably and thoughtfully, continually raising standards.
Pencil and Brick is seeking a construction-experienced Project 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%)
* Preparing detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities
* Reviewing architectural and structural drawings
* Identifying cost risks and value engineering opportunities
* Producing clear inclusions and exclusions
* Negotiating subcontractor pricing
* Maintaining high-quality, structured pricing data
Purchasing & Project Support (Approx. 30%)
* Managing supplier relationships and trade negotiations
* Coordinating purchasing for live construction sites
* Supporting project managers with variations and cost queries
* Ensuring logistical accuracy within project pricing
Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Proven residential estimating / quantity surveying experience
* Strong understanding of architectural and construction drawings
* High proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets / Excel)
* Commercial awareness and negotiation ability
* Ability to work from the Brick Lane studio (with Friday WFH policy)
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
* 4% employer pension contribution
* Long service loyalty days
* Business-use contributions (phone/tablet/bike)
* 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.