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