Estimator

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction; Belfast City District; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Travel to client sites (Europe)

Job summary

GEDON™ is expanding its estimating team and seeks an ambitious estimator to join a remote-first, highly collaborative group delivering complex internal fit-out packages for data centres, life sciences and manufacturing facilities across Europe.

You will carry out detailed take-offs, prepare accurate tenders up to €20M and work with operations and design teams to reflect buildability and programme. Salary up to £75,000, fully remote with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years estimating experience in fit-out or specialist internal subcontractor environments.
• Experience with office, education or healthcare fit-out projects is desirable.
• Strong measurement and take-off abilities with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of internal finishes, partitions and ceilings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed measurement and take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Prepare accurate estimates and tenders for specialist fit-out packages up to €20M.
• Build rates from labour, materials, plant and subcontract inputs.
• Issue enquiries and analyse quotations; identify risks and VE opportunities.
• Coordinate with operations and design teams to reflect buildability and programme.

Skills

Take-off skills

Estimating software

Detail-oriented

Remote work discipline

Education

Quantity surveying qualification

Tools

Digital take-off software

Job description

Our client is a specialist internal fit‑out contractor delivering complex controlled environments for some of the most demanding sectors in construction. Their work spans data centres, life sciences and advanced manufacturing facilities, with projects across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.

The business has built a strong reputation for precision, quality and technical capability in environments where tolerances are tight and performance standards are exacting. Main contractors and end clients rely on them to deliver specialist internal packages on projects where getting the detail right is critical.

With demand for mission-critical and high-specification facilities continuing to grow, the business is expanding steadily and strengthening its estimating function. This creates an opportunity for an ambitious estimator to join a growing team and build their career in one of the most technically rewarding areas of the fit‑out market.

You will join a close-knit estimating team that works collaboratively despite being remote-first. The culture is supportive and detail-focused, with experienced colleagues on hand to help you develop your technical knowledge of controlled environment systems and the sectors they serve.

Projects involve specialist internal fit‑out packages on data centres, life sciences facilities and manufacturing plants, typically including cleanroom and controlled environment systems, partitions, ceilings, doors, finishes and associated specialist works. These are technically demanding schemes that offer excellent exposure to mission-critical construction.

This is an ideal next step for estimators from a commercial office, education or healthcare fit‑out background. The core skills of detailed measurement, accurate take-offs and robust pricing transfer directly, and you will be supported in building specialist sector knowledge as you progress.

The role is fully remote, offering genuine flexibility and work-life balance, with occasional travel to sites and client meetings across Europe giving you first‑hand insight into the projects you price.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highly detailed measurement and take-offs from drawings and specifications
• Prepare accurate estimates and tender submissions for specialist fit‑out packages of up to €20M
• Build up rates from labour, materials, plant and subcontract inputs
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors, and analyse and level quotations
• Review tender documents to identify risks, clarifications, exclusions and value engineering opportunities
• Liaise with operations and design teams to ensure estimates reflect buildability and programme
• Support handover of successful tenders to the delivery team

What You Need

• 2-6 years' estimating experience within a fit‑out, interiors or specialist internal subcontractor environment
• Commercial office, education or healthcare fit‑out experience well suited; controlled environment experience beneficial but not essential
• Highly accurate measurement and take-off skills, with strong attention to detail
• Experience using digital take-off and estimating software
• Good understanding of internal finishes, partitions, ceilings and associated fit‑out packages
• Self‑motivated and organised, comfortable working remotely and managing multiple tenders
• Relevant qualification in quantity surveying, construction or a related discipline; working towards MRICS or MCIOB beneficial

What You'll Get in Return

This position offers a salary of up to £75,000 with the flexibility of fully remote working. More importantly, it provides a long‑term platform within a growing specialist contractor, giving you the chance to move into technically complex mission‑critical work, build sought‑after sector expertise and progress towards senior estimating roles as the business continues to expand.