[Hiring] Cost Estimator @VirtuHire

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimator or Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction consultancy during a period of expansion and transformation.

• Initially, the role will focus on producing accurate construction estimates, completing take-offs, reviewing drawings, and supporting tender submissions.
• As the company's AI and automation capabilities continue to evolve, the role will increasingly focus on validating and quality-checking AI-generated outputs, applying professional judgement to ensure accuracy and identify inconsistencies.
• This is not a data-entry role and not a purely AI-focused position.
• The successful candidate must have strong estimating fundamentals and the confidence to independently assess costs, quantities, and project requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.