Estimator - Refurbishment

Estimator - Refurbishment

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Salary:
Up to £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Free Parking

Blaymires Recruitment is working with a well‑established commercial refurbishment contractor based in Portsmouth that is looking to appoint an Estimator to join its growing team.

Operating as a principal contractor, the company delivers a wide range of commercial refurbishment projects across sectors including education, healthcare, local authority, defence, hospitality, and retail. Project values typically range from £100K to £4M.

With over 15 years of successful trading and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator seeking long‑term career development within a stable and expanding business.

The company is open to considering candidates with refurbishment, fit‑out, or surveying backgrounds.

• Pricing projects from bills of quantities, specifications, and drawings
• Producing detailed take‑offs from drawings
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
• Identifying labour, material, and programme requirements
• Attending internal tender review meetings with senior management
• Preparing and presenting accurate and commercially sound estimates
• Producing cost analysis and tender reports
• Maintaining and updating the cost database

• Refurbishment or fit‑out project experience
• Ability to tender projects both independently and within a team
• Experience using estimating software (Conquest preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication skills with clients, consultants, and internal teams
• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail

• Salary up to £75,000
• £5,000 Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Professional and supportive working environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Free Parking

For further information, please contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment