Estimator
Location: Office-Based, 1 day WFH (Northern Ireland)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector Focus: Hotel, High-End Bar & Leisure Projects
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded main contractor based in Northern Ireland, with a strong portfolio of prestigious projects across the hotel, high-end bar, and leisure sectors. Known for their quality of delivery and professional culture, they continue to secure major contracts through competitive tendering and negotiated work.
Due to continued growth and internal restructuring, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join the team and focus on construction and fit-out projects.
The Opportunity
As Estimator, you will play a key role within a growing commercial and pre-construction team, supporting the delivery of competitive tenders that lead to profitable and successful projects. You'll work closely with the Senior Estimator and report into the commercial leadership, assisting in delivering high-quality bids while ensuring alignment with current market trends and cost benchmarks.
This is a key hire - enabling the current QS team to return focus to commercial duties and strengthening the estimating function for continued success.
You will focus on construction/fit-out tenders, separate from joinery works.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate tender bid documents and produce high-quality, competitive proposals
Ensure accurate pricing of works in line with current market conditions
Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the tender process
Prepare pricing schedules, bills of quantities, and preliminaries where required
Coordinate and manage detailed enquiries and assessment of quotations
Attend internal review and tender adjudication meetings as required
Keep strong records for future reference and benchmarking
Assist with PQQ submissions as needed
Follow up on submitted tenders to understand competitive landscape
Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and systems
Person Specification
Essential:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a main contractor estimating role
Proven track record of pricing competitive tenders
Experience working on construction or fit-out projects
Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of market rates/materials
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines
Strong IT skills including estimating software and Microsoft Excel
Desirable:
Experience within hotel, bar, or leisure sector fit-outs
HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
Subcontractor and supplier network knowledge
What's on Offer
Competitive salary (negotiable, depending on experience)
1 day WFH flexibility after 6 months' successful probation
33 days holiday (including stats)
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Modern office environment with a professional and supportive team culture
Please Note:
This role is not suitable for Assistant-level applicants or candidates with only a business development background
Applicants must have a solid estimating background in construction or fit-out environments