Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Pencil and Brick
Brick Lane, London (E1)
£30,000–£40,000 (DOE)
Full Time | PAYE | 40 Hours

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.

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.

• 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
• 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

• 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)

30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Long service loyalty days

Business‑use contributions (phone/tablet/bike)

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.