VirtuHire
Estimator (AI-Augmented) - UK Construction Estimating
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
South Africa only
Employer listed it 4 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 4 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
South Africa only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Other
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $80k–$155k a year, a typical range taken from 407 mid-level other roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in South Africa. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "South Africa"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in South Africa
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing UK-based construction estimating and quantity surveying consultancy that provides accurate building cost estimates, tender pricing, and quantity surveying services to builders, architects, developers, and homeowners across the United Kingdom.
Having experienced significant organic growth over the past few years, the business is now investing heavily in technology, automation, and AI-driven processes to enhance efficiency and scalability. They are seeking an experienced Estimator who can combine strong construction estimating expertise with a forward-thinking approach to technology and innovation.
The Opportunity
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.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
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.
Requirements
- ·Key Responsibilities
- ·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.
Benefits
- ·Additional Information
- ·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.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at VirtuHire, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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