Estimator​/Senior Estimator

Position: Estimator / Senior Estimator
Location: Shepherd's Bush Green

Estimator / Senior Estimator – Permanent Role High-End Residential New Builds, Refurbishments & Super-Prime Projects – West / Central London & Surrounding Areas

West Nine Construction is a dynamic, London-based main contractor specialising in premium residential construction. Since our establishment in 2019, we have built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional bespoke refurbishments, extensions, and high-specification projects across prime West and Central London locations.

Our focus is on super-prime residential work — creating beautifully curated, faultlessly executed homes that meet the exacting standards of discerning private clients, architects, and designers.

With a compact, highly skilled team and a commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, we are now seeking an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join us on a permanent basis.

This is a key role within our growing operation, offering the opportunity to work on prestigious, high-value projects while contributing directly to accurate commercial success and continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare detailed, competitive, and accurate cost estimates for high-end residential projects, including new builds, major refurbishments, structural alterations, and luxury fit-outs

* Analyse tender documents, specifications, drawings, and Bills of Quantities to produce comprehensive pricing, including labour, materials, subcontractors, plant, preliminaries, and risk allowances

* Liaise closely with the project team, architects, designers, and clients to clarify requirements, value-engineer where appropriate, and present clear, professional tender submissions

* Build and maintain a robust supplier and subcontractor database, obtaining and negotiating competitive quotations for specialist trades and premium materials

* Undertake post-tender reviews, cost comparisons, and negotiations to secure projects at optimal margins

* Provide ongoing cost advice during pre-construction and early project stages, including change management and variation pricing

* Contribute to the development of estimating systems, templates, and benchmarks to improve accuracy and efficiency

* Support the commercial team in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while upholding our uncompromising standards of quality and finish

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator, ideally with a main contractor focused on high-end residential, luxury refurbishments, or super-prime projects

* Strong commercial acumen with a track record of producing accurate tenders for projects valued from £500K to £10m+

* Excellent understanding of residential construction methods, modern materials, and high-specification finishes

* Proficiency in estimating software and the ability to interpret complex architectural and structural drawings

* Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

Highly Desirable

* Background in super-prime / luxury residential or high-net-worth client projects in London

* Experience with value engineering and sustainable/high-performance building techniques

* Knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement routes commonly used in private residential sector

What We Offer

* Highly competitive permanent salary, dependent on experience

* Long-term career opportunity within a growing, ambitious company with a strong pipeline of prestigious residential projects

* Close-knit, professional team environment with direct access to directors and hands-on involvement in high-profile work

* Performance-related bonuses and potential for package enhancements

* The chance to shape and grow our commercial function as we continue to expand

If you're a commercially sharp, detail-oriented estimator with a passion for premium residential construction and want to play a pivotal role in delivering some of London's most exclusive homes, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a short covering note outlining your most relevant experience (particularly any high-end or super-prime residential projects), your current salary expectations, and notice period/availability.

We review applications promptly and look forward to welcoming a talented new team member to West Nine Construction