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
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
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.
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