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Technical Construction & Engineering Team Leader and Principal Consultant at Service Care Solutions.
Estimator – Fit-Out & Interiors
Location: Somerset
Start date: ASAP
Salary:£55,000 - £65,000 per year
Reports to: Managing Director
Manages: Junior Estimator
We’re working with a leading interiors and fit-out specialist to recruit an experienced Estimator with a solid commercial background and the ability to support project delivery from tender through to final account.
This role is hands-on, commercially led and central to how the business secures and delivers profitable work. You’ll be involved across the full lifecycle — producing accurate take-offs and estimates, engaging with the supply chain, supporting operational delivery, and managing variations and final accounts.
You’ll also have line management responsibility for a Junior Estimator, so team leadership and mentoring is a key part of this role.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Producing accurate take-offs and estimates for retail, commercial and public sector interior fit-out projects
* Preparing tender packs, interrogating subcontractor returns and negotiating contract sums
* Leading pre-construction commercial planning — profitability models, procurement schedules, and risk assessments
* Supporting delivery teams with on-site valuations, variation management, and final account submissions
* Ensuring all pricing and supply chain activity aligns with JCT/NEC contract terms
* Staying commercially sharp on house accounts and pricing exercises to keep the offer competitive
* Managing and mentoring a Junior Estimator — setting the standard on performance, development, and commercial discipline
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in estimating and cost management in the fit-out, interiors, or specialist subcontracting sector
* Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
* Confident managing project risks, supply chain relationships, and client negotiations
* Proficient with estimating tools (e.g., Bluebeam) and MS Office
* Clear communicator, comfortable presenting commercial submissions to leadership or clients
* Able to lead and develop a junior member of staff
* Commercially astute, organised, and comfortable working on multiple projects at once
Ideal Background:
* Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager or Commercial Manager with interiors experience
* Background in retail, commercial, or public sector fit-out projects
* BTEC or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
If interested please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management
* Industries
Construction
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