Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Position: Estimator (Permanent)
Location: Staffordshire

Job Title:

Estimator - Fit Out Specialist

Location:

West Midlands Office (with travel for site surveys as required)

Salary:
Dependent on Experience (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting To:
Head of Estimating

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established main contractor specialising in fit out and refurbishment projects across multiple sectors, including commercial office, industrial, and heritage. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and maintaining excellent client relationships, they are looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with the appointment of an experienced Estimator for their West Midlands office.

Role Overview

The Estimator will report directly to the Head of Estimating and work alongside another Estimator, supporting the delivery of a high volume of tenders across a diverse project portfolio.

Project values typically range from £20k to £3-4 million, with an average workload oftenders per month. This role is suited to a commercially astute, technically capable, and highly organised individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and support the full tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission

Price tenders from a management contractor's perspective, using sub-contractor supply and fit packages

Obtain and analyse a minimum of three sub-contractor quotations per trade

Carry out detailed tender analysis and ensure scope alignment and clarification

Input accurate costings into client-supplied documentation and scopes of work

Attend and conduct tender site visits with clients and contract managers as required

Develop and maintain strong relationships with reliable and specialist sub-contractors

Apply experience and commercial judgement to assist with cost build-ups where required

Ensure fully priced tenders are submitted accurately and within agreed 2-4 week time frames

Requirements

Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within the fit out and refurbishment sector

Strong understanding of management contracting (no direct labour pricing)

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small estimating team

Experience managing multiple tenders within tight deadlines

Excellent knowledge of sub-contractor markets and pricing processes

Strong tender analysis and commercial document preparation skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

High attention to detail with a proactive and organised approach