Freelance Estimator - St. Albans - Ongoing Our client is a premier chartered construction specialist delivering exceptional niche projects across residential property development, and complex construction projects throughout the UK. As an Estimator you will carry out niche, high-end residential development tenders working with professionalism and integrity from initial enquiry to completion, providing services of the highest calibre. Role Purpose * Produce accurate, competitive cost estimates and tender packages for basement construction projects and property developments from feasibility through to final tender submission. Key Responsibilities * Take off quantities and price basement schemes, including underpinning, piling, retaining walls, waterproofing/tanking and dewatering * Analyse drawings, specifications and ground investigation reports to identify cost-significant risks * Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for specialist basement packages * Prepare cost plans, tender submissions and value engineering options * Liaise with designers, structural engineers and clients on buildability and cost * Assess risk items specific to basements, including groundwater, party wall implications, temporary works and contaminated ground Essential Experience * Proven estimating background in residential high-end properties, ideally with involvement on basement/substructure work. * Knowledge of temporary works principles. * Familiarity with NEC/JCT contract forms