Estimator

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

About Pencil and Brick

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.

Their Values

Pencil and Brick operates in line with six core values:

• 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.

Key Duties

Estimating (Approx. 70%)

• 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

• Negotiating subcontractor pricing

• 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
  

Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• 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)
  

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

• 4% employer pension contribution

• Long service loyalty days

• Business-use contributions (phone/tablet/bike)

• Structured professional development

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.