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Preston (Lancashire)
Estimator
£45,000 - £60,000 a year
Posted: 20h ago
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Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE) Hours: 07:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday Benefits: 25 days holiday bank holidays Auto-enrolment pension Performance-related bonus (company and individual) On-site parking Modern, refurbished offices Excellent motorway access Refreshments provided Estimator – Construction / Fit-Out An established and highly respected fit-out and refurbishment contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their close-knit commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key role within a stable, growing business that delivers high-quality refurbishment and furniture installation projects across the education and commercial sectors. Working on projects typically valued around £20,000, you will play a vital role from initial enquiry through to handover, ensuring projects are priced accurately, competitively and profitably. The Role As Estimator, you will work closely with sales, project management and supply chain partners to support the full project lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing enquiries and determining the most effective estimating approach Attending site visits (as required) to scope refurbishment and fit-out works across the North West and Midlands Liaising daily with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain accurate pricing Researching and sourcing specialist or bespoke items Preparing, issuing and revising quotations, including upselling where appropriate Following up quotations and supporting relationship-building with clients Carrying out value engineering post-award to improve margins Handing over secured projects to Project Managers, ensuring full financial clarity Supporting valuations, work-in-progress assessments and purchasing activities Liaising with accounts on costing queries Attending weekly sales meetings Requirements This role requires proven estimating experience within construction or fit-out. Applications without relevant sector experience will not be considered. You will ideally demonstrate: Experience with building contractors, refurbishment or fit-out specialists Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail A disciplined and methodical approach to cost control Commercial awareness with the creativity to help win work The confidence and interpersonal skills to build rapport with suppliers and colleagues The ability to work autonomously within a small, busy team Why Apply? You’ll be joining a long-established business with a strong reputation for quality and service, a friendly and professional office environment, and clear ambitions for growth. As the business expands, this role offers genuine progression into senior commercial leadership, including Head of Estimating or Commercial Manager.

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