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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in construction estimating and quantity surveying, with a strong focus on preparing detailed cost estimates, validating AI-generated outputs, and managing project requirements. Proficient in liaising with contractors and stakeholders while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Construction EstimatingQuantity SurveyingCost Risk AssessmentAI-Generated Estimate ValidationUK Construction Practices
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Hard Skills
Cost EstimationQuantity Take-OffsConstruction Drawings ReviewPricing MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCommercial AwarenessProject Scope AssessmentEstimating Database Management
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationProactive AttitudeAccountabilitySolutions-FocusedAdaptability
Industry Keywords
Residential ConstructionCommercial ConstructionMixed-Use ConstructionConstruction ConsultancyFast-Paced EnvironmentConstruction ProfessionalsUK-Based ContractorsProcess AutomationContinuous ImprovementEstimating Processes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and tender pricing submissions
- Review architectural and construction drawings and specifications
- Perform quantity take-offs and measure project requirements accurately
- Assess project scope and identify potential cost risks or omissions
- Validate and quality-check AI-generated estimates and take-offs
- Apply professional judgement to identify pricing discrepancies, logic errors, or missing information
- Liaise directly with contractors, builders, and project stakeholders to clarify project requirements
- Maintain estimating databases and pricing information
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating process
- Work collaboratively within a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Produce accurate estimates and become a trusted reviewer of AI-assisted outputs
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the company's estimating processes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 5 years of hands-on construction estimating or quantity surveying experience
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, take-offs, and pricing methodologies
- Experience preparing estimates for residential, commercial, or mixed-use construction projects
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
- Comfortable communicating with UK-based contractors and construction professionals via phone and email
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote environment
- Positive attitude towards technology, AI, and process automation
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Experience within a construction estimating consultancy, SME, or fast-paced construction business
- Exposure to UK construction projects and estimating practices
- Experience working in a growing business, agency, consultancy, or entrepreneurial environment
- Comfortable adapting to changing priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Naturally proactive, accountable, and solutions-focused
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent, full-time remote position
- Monday to Friday, UK business hours
- Long-term career growth opportunity
- Exposure to innovative AI and automation initiatives within the construction industry
- Opportunity to join a growing business during an exciting expansion phase