Job Title: Estimator
Location: Wigan (Hybrid/Office-Based as Required)
Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)
Reporting To: Pre-Construction Manager
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading specialist main contractor delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects across the public sector. With an established presence on key frameworks for local councils, police authorities, and the NHS, they pride themselves on repeat business, robust relationships, and delivering projects that make a real difference in public spaces.
Role Summary:
The Estimator will play a key role in the Pre-Construction team, preparing accurate and competitive tenders for fit-out projects ranging in value from £50K to £2M. Working closely with the Pre-Con Manager, Commercial Assistant, and Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring tenders are submitted on time and in line with the client's requirements, leveraging your sector-specific experience to produce winning bids.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare and submit accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for fit-out projects across the public sector.
2. Manage and analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications.
3. Liaise with the Procurement Manager to source supplier and subcontractor quotations.
4. Support from a Commercial Assistant for pricing and administrative duties.
5. Undertake take-offs and develop pricing models for both traditional and two-stage tenders.
6. Attend site visits and tender meetings where required.
7. Contribute to value engineering exercises and risk assessments during tender stages.
8. Maintain and develop relationships with key public sector clients and framework partners.
9. Stay up to date with market rates and supplier/subcontractor costs.
10. Work on 2-3 tenders per week, ensuring quality and accuracy are consistently upheld.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
11. Proven experience in an Estimator role within fit-out or refurbishment projects.
12. Strong understanding of public sector procurement, frameworks, and compliance requirements.
13. Track record of pricing works from £50K to £2M.
14. Familiar with traditional and two-stage tender processes.
15. Strong analytical, numerical, and commercial awareness.
16. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
Desirable:
17. Experience working on projects for NHS, local authorities, police services, or similar public sector clients.
18. Knowledge of fit-out regulations and best practices.
19. Familiarity with frameworks and repeat client workstreams.
What's on Offer:
20. Competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
21. Opportunity to work with a respected name in public sector fit-outs.
22. Supportive pre-construction and commercial team structure.
23. Long-term career development within a secure, framework-driven pipeline.
24. Involvement in meaningful public sector projects with lasting impact.