Estimator | Prime Residential Refurbishment | Finchley | Permanent
The Company
Our client is an established super-prime residential contractor delivering high-end refurbishment and fit-out projects across Prime Central London.
They operate within the £5m–£20m bracket, delivering complex, design-led schemes including listed buildings, structural alterations, basements and bespoke interiors.
Due to continued growth and a team restructure, they are looking to appoint an Estimator to strengthen the pre-construction function.
The Role
Prepare detailed cost plans and tender submissions for super-prime residential projects
• Take-offs from drawings and specifications
• Issue and manage subcontract tender enquiries
• Analyse and level subcontractor returns
• Build competitive and commercially robust tender submissions
• Work closely with Directors and Commercial Team during bid stages
• Assist with value engineering and buildability input
This role would ideally suit someone with a Quantity Surveying background who has moved into estimating, or a strong QS who enjoys pre-construction and pricing.
What they’re looking for
Estimating experience within refurbishment / residential / structural projects
• Surveying background preferred (QS or Commercial background ideal)
• Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing
• Confident with take-offs and analysing drawings
• Commercially aware and detail focused
• Comfortable working within a smaller, fast-paced team
Prime residential experience is advantageous but not essential — strong refurbishment or structural experience is key.
The Projects
Typically include:
• High-end townhouse refurbishments
• Listed building upgrades
• Basement excavations
• Structural reconfigurations
• Bespoke luxury interiors
This is not volume housing — it’s detailed, technically challenging, one-off schemes.
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | michael @ borneltd. com
Confidential discussions welcome