Estimator | Residential, Commercial, Education | Kent / SE London | Sept 2025 A strong opportunity for an experienced Estimator to take ownership of pricing and tendering across a range of residential, education, and commercial schemes, with a contractor known for lean management and direct delivery. You'll work closely with the Managing Surveyor and delivery teams to produce accurate tenders, carry out take-offs, manage subcontractor enquiries, and support pre-construction activities - with scope to get involved in both traditional and PCSA contracts. The Role • Estimator role working on residential, education, and commercial projects • Pricing and preparing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission • Preparing take-offs and bills of quantities where required • Managing subcontractor enquiries and analysing returns • Supporting value engineering and alternative solution proposals • Liaising with delivery teams to ensure smooth handover to site • Exposure to PCSA schemes (desirable but not essential) What they're looking for • 5 years' experience with a main contractor or developer • Background across residential and/or commercial new build or refurbishment schemes • Strong procurement, analytical, and reporting skills • Confident using Excel for tender analysis (no complex estimating software required) • Able to work both independently and as part of a small, hands-on team The Company A modern-thinking contractor with a lean management structure, known for delivering residential, commercial, and educational projects across London and the South East. They self-deliver some trades in-house, giving their pre-construction and commercial teams valuable hands-on involvement in take-offs and cost control. Project values typically range from £5m-£40m, with steady growth and repeat clients driving their pipeline. Also known as: Construction Estimator, Senior Estimator, Pre-Construction Estimator Interested? Michael Ogunyankin - (phone number removed) | michael @ borneltd. com Experienced Estimator looking for a lean, hands-on contractor? Let's talk