Construction Estimator

Overview

Prepare detailed cost estimates and tenders for high‑end residential refurbishments in London.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• boq preparation
• tender submissions
• risk analysis
• quotation management
• drawing review

Tasks

As an Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in securing new business and supporting the successful delivery of complex, high-value residential refurbishment projects. You will be responsible for producing accurate, detailed, and competitive tender submissions while working closely with directors, quantity surveyors, designers, and specialist subcontractors. -Identify project risks, value engineering opportunities, and alternative proposals to support competitive bids. -Source and manage subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring competitive and compliant pricing. -Attend site visits, client meetings, and design workshops as required. -Prepare BoQs, cost breakdowns, take-offs, and associated estimating documentation. -Work collaboratively with the pre-construction and delivery teams to ensure accuracy and consistency between tender and construction phases. -Maintain a strong understanding of current market conditions, construction methods, and subcontractor capabilities. -Contribute to bid strategy, presentations, and post-tender negotiations. -Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for high-end residential refurbishment projects valued between £5m and £20m. -Analyse drawings, specifications, and other tender documentation to develop a comprehensive understanding of project requirements.

Requirements

• conquest
• causeway
• excel
• estimator
• 5 years
• communication

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of prime and super-prime finishes, structural alterations, MEP installations, and complex logistics associated with central London builds. -Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings with meticulous attention to detail. -Proficient in estimating software (e.g., ConQuest, Causeway) and Excel. -Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal. -Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously. -Proven track record pricing high-end residential refurbishment projects in London. -Commercially astute with a solutions-focused mindset. -Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Estimator within the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor.

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Benefits

Project Values: £5m – £20m

About Amida Group

-Founded in 2013, the company began as a nimble software services firm tackling complex data problems for government and commercial clients. -Over the years, it evolved into a go‑to partner for data interoperability, exchange, governance and security solutions. -The firm builds custom platforms–often open‑source–that power BI, predictive analytics, NLP, and downstream data transactions. -Typical projects include data catalogs for federal agencies, cybersecurity tools for semiconductor systems, and health data interoperability for state programs. -Its specialisms span robust data architecture, secure data platforms, AI/ML/NLP-driven analytics, cloud-agnostic operations, and microelectronics security. -Notably, it has developed a microelectronics security suite that traces hardware vulnerabilities from simulation through silicon. -Clients range from federal/state health agencies to commercial enterprises, reflecting a mix of public-sector impact and private-sector innovation. -Financially steady and privately held, the company sustains growth through repeat contracts and niche technical expertise, not public capital.

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