Cost engineer Work, Jobs in Kensington, Gtl (with Salaries)

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Optimal Group —London
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Construction experience
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Small Works Estimator
Maintenance 24-7 Limited —London
- £44,000 - £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Project management
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Construction Cost Engineer, EMEA Construction Cost Control
Amazon Data Services UK Limited —London
- Full-time
- Engineering
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
Utility Consulting Engineer
Kier Group —Gerrards Cross
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Project management
- No degree
Cost Engineer
Assystem —London
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Construction experience
Graduate Civil Engineer
McAllister —London
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
Quick apply
Sr. Construction Cost Engineer, EMEA Construction Cost Control
Amazon Data Services UK Limited —London
- Full-time
- Engineering
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
Construction Cost Engineer, EMEA Construction Cost Control
AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) - F93 —London
- Full-time
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
Project Design Engineer (Gas) - REF: 2618
Fingleton White —Hemel Hempstead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Manufacturing Engineer
Pasta Evangelists —London
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
UK Sr Process Engineer Amazon Logistics, Amazon Logistics
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —London
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Design Coordinator – Structures & Infrastructure – Connect Plus Services | Dartford / Leatherhead / South Mimms | M25 Network
Balfour Beatty —London
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
Associate Process Engineer/ Mechanical Design Engineer (Energy Transition) - London or Bicester
ENGIE —London
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Annual leave
Associate Process Engineer/ Mechanical Design Engineer (Energy Transition) - London or Bicester
Tractebel —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Annual leave
Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Centre Engineering
Amazon Data Services UK Limited —London
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- AWS
- Flexible schedule
Graduate Civil Engineer
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services —London
- Weekend availability
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Technical Engineer - Technical Support Group (TSG) (Systems/Avionics)
British Airways —London
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
6d
Mechanical Engineer
OLIX —London
- From £102,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
Assistant Asset Engineer
Network Rail —London
- £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Junior Civil Design Engineer
UK Power Networks —London Heathrow Airport
- £56,576 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d

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Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Optimal Group -
London

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Job details

Full-time
£35,000 - £40,000 a year

Benefits

Profit sharing
Annual leave
Company pension
Company events

Qualifications

Maintenance
Construction experience

Full job description

JOB TITLE: Estimator / Surveyor

LOCATION: SW8 4AL, London

TERMS: Full-time, Permanent

SALARY: £35,000 – £40,000 (Basic) + Bonus

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

WHY JOIN OPTIMAL?

Optimal Maintenance & Construction is a high-growth property maintenance and refurbishment company, delivering responsive and planned works to a range of clients including estate agents, housing associations, and private landlords. Our mission is to simplify property maintenance by combining operational excellence with first-class customer service.

We are a results-focused business, driven by excellence, innovation, and growth. If you are a motivated, commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment then this is the place for you. We want high performers who want to be part of something big. If you thrive on ownership, speed, and results— we want to hear from you!

BENEFITS:

Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus scheme
Profit-Sharing scheme
20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Private gym access
Career progression (UK & Dubai)
Company events & incentives
Pension scheme
High-Performance, collaborative culture

THE ROLE:

The Estimator plays a vital role within our company, responsible for preparing detailed and accurate quotations for works. They assess project specifications, scope, and costs, working closely with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to gather pricing, evaluate materials, and ensure competitiveness. Estimators not only represent the company externally but also contribute directly to its growth by securing new business through winning quotes. Their work is critical to maintaining profitability, building client trust, and driving successful project delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quoting & Estimating

Proactively engaging with clients to encourage quotation opportunities, ensuring consistent client interaction to secure requests for quotations and detailed tender invitations.
Write and issue desktop quotation where possible by obtaining information to minimise costs
Attend site visits for quote scoping
Write and issue clear, itemised, step-by-step quotes using CRM system
Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure cost competitiveness
Follow up on outstanding quotes to improve conversion rates

Quotation Booking & Delivery

Schedule quotation booking in the CRM ensuring correct trade, geography, and availability
Issue clear quote orders to engineers or supply chain with all necessary info
Coordinate materials, access arrangements, and client communications

Project Oversight & Client Reporting

Act as single point of contact for the client throughout the job lifecycle
Conduct quality checks (photos, feedback, completion verification)
Resolve issues proactively and escalate where necessary
Provide job summaries and updates to clients as required

Performance Management

Hit weekly and monthly KPIs: Quote turnaround and conversion rate 25%
Participate in daily stand-ups and report performance metrics
Continuously seek ways to improve speed, accuracy, and customer experience

*** Please note that this list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, the post holder may undertake other duties as required. ***

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Experience in Construction & Refurbishment: Background in property maintenance, residential/commercial refurbishments, or construction—ideally in roles such as Project Manager, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, or similar.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of how building services operate—from quoting to project delivery—and a clear grasp of trade workflows and client expectations.
Commercially Driven: Confident managing project costs, quoting for works, and driving revenue through proactive client management.
Excellent Communicator: Able to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams—both in writing and over the phone.
Highly Organised: Skilled at juggling multiple projects, quotes, and job schedules with accuracy and attention to detail.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using CRM systems, scheduling platforms, and Microsoft 365 to track and manage your workflow.
Calm Under Pressure: Able to prioritise effectively and keep things moving even when deadlines are tight or issues arise.
Ownership Mentality: A proactive self-starter who takes full responsibility for outcomes and looks for ways to improve processes and performance.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive salary with uncapped performance-based bonuses
Profit-sharing scheme
Private gym access
Career progression, including opportunities to join our Dubai team
Collaborative and supportive culture that rewards performance
Pension scheme and 20 days annual leave + bank holidays

ABOUT US:

Optimal Maintenance & Construction is part of the Optimal Group, a fast-growing, multi-division property solutions company offering end-to-end services across the UK and the Middle East. We specialise in property maintenance, refurbishment, and construction for residential and commercial clients.

Our culture is built on performance, accountability, and results, underpinned by values of:
Teamwork – Respect – Trust – Innovation – Expertise – Performance

HOW TO APPLY:

Ready to join a company where your performance drives your success?
Apply today by submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re the right fit for this role.

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