Job Description
Senior Estimator - CAT A & CAT B Fit Out Projects£65,000 - £70,000 + package - Chorley, LancashireThe Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join a well-established and growing commercial property and asset management business on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to work across a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial fit-out projects, with strong exposure to CAT A and CAT B works.
You will need to be highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple tenders and estimates simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
We are one of the UK's most established names in commercial property and asset management, with decades of experience and a strong presence across the industrial and commercial property sector.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value talent, ambition, and hard work, and we are committed to supporting career development through training, mentoring, and exposure to a wide range of projects.
With a substantial existing portfolio and continued growth in development pipeline, we offer a stable yet fast-moving environment for driven professionals.
Key Responsibilities
* Understand and comply with internal company procedures
* Interpret client briefs accurately and effectively
* Produce detailed cost plans aligned with design briefs and supporting documentation
* Manage multiple live estimates and tenders simultaneously
* Price projects using technical knowledge, often with varying levels of information
* Assess and include compliance requirements within costings
* Liaise closely with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing
* Conduct site surveys to support design development and quantification
* Assess programme impact on costings and adjust accordingly
* Provide pre-construction advice to support project decision-making
* Identify and account for risk within estimates
* Carry out any additional reasonable duties as required
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience in construction estimating, ideally within commercial office and industrial fit-out (CAT A & CAT B)
* Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Highly organised with strong time management
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly when priorities change
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Company sick pay
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Employee referral programme
* Modern office environment
* Company events
* Birthday off (following successful probation)
* Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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