For UK Construction Firms

Offshore construction staff for UK builders

Full-time estimators, quantity surveyors, drafters and support staff based in our Manila office, working exclusively inside your team. Price more work and take on more projects without adding UK overhead.

2 to 3 weeks
from brief to start date
100% dedicated
full-time, works only for you
Up to 60%
saving vs a UK hire
30-day notice
no lock-in contract
Capability

What offshore construction staff do for your business

Experienced construction professionals who work inside your systems and report to your team, just like a UK hire.

Take-offs and BOQs

Accurate quantity take-offs and bills of quantities from your drawings and specifications.

Tender preparation

Full tender submissions prepared to your templates, so you can bid more work without overloading senior staff.

First-principles estimating

Detailed pricing built up from labour, plant and material rates, not just rate library shortcuts.

Subcontractor pricing

Requesting, chasing and levelling subbie quotes so comparisons are ready when you need them.

Scheduling support

Programme and schedule assistance to support your tender and delivery teams.

Post-tender support

Pricing variations, reviewing scope changes and keeping cost plans current once the job is won.

Your software, your licences, your workflows: CostX, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Revit, AutoCAD, Cubicost and Excel.

Cost

UK hire vs Lynk Global offshore staff

UK senior estimator

£45,000 to £70,000 / year
  • Plus pension, National Insurance and holiday
  • Plus office space and equipment
  • Plus recruitment fees and onboarding time
  • Hard to find in the current market

Lynk Global offshore staff

£1,500 to £2,400 / month
  • All-inclusive: recruitment, employment, payroll and HR
  • Office space and equipment in Manila included
  • Full-time and dedicated to your business only
  • Start in 2 to 3 weeks, 30-day notice
Get your exact cost
Proof

Trusted by construction contractors

"For over 6 months our team has been using Lynk Global for estimating support which has now become a crucial part of our operations. Each step of the way our designated colleagues, Renz and Philip, have approached everything with professionalism and skill."

Andrew
Estimating Manager, Stratum Civil
Case Study

How Stratum Civil built a 9-person offshore team

Two dedicated estimators helped a civil contractor submit more tenders while cutting payroll and overhead costs by up to 60%.

Read the case study
Process

How hiring offshore construction staff works

1

Tell us the role

A 15-minute call to understand the role, software and experience level you need.

2

Meet shortlisted candidates

We recruit, screen and skills-test candidates. You interview only the best matches and choose who joins your team.

3

They start inside your team

We handle employment, payroll, HR and office space. You manage the day-to-day work like any other team member.

See the full process
FAQ

Common questions about offshore construction staff

Do offshore staff understand UK standards?

Yes. We recruit people with experience on UK and international projects, familiar with UK drawings, measurement conventions such as NRM and SMM, and tender formats. Many have worked with UK and Commonwealth contractors for years.

What software do they use?

Your team member works in your systems with your licences, including CostX, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Revit, AutoCAD, Cubicost and Excel. We match candidates to the software you already run.

What about time zones?

Manila is 7 to 8 hours ahead of the UK. Your team member starts their day before yours, so a full day of work is ready by your morning, with a solid live overlap through the UK morning. We set core hours to match your working day where you need real-time collaboration.

What if it is not the right fit?

You operate on a 30-day notice arrangement with no lock-in contract. If the fit is not right, we replace the role or you scale back with a month's notice.

How quickly can someone start?

Most roles are shortlisted, interviewed and started within two to three weeks.

Add construction capacity before your next tender

Book a 15-minute call to discuss the role, see candidate profiles and get exact pricing.