Estimator

Fawkes & Reece London; Boothstown; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Fridays

Competitive benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London, a family-run business, specialises in commercial refurbishment and fit-out of office space. The company operates mainly in the Manchester region with national projects and seeks an Estimator to join the team.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will produce accurate tenders, cost estimates, and manage site visits, supplier enquiries, and cost take-offs. Salary up to £50k with benefits and home Fridays.

Qualifications

• Stable career background as Estimator in fit-out/refurbishment.
• 4–5 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience on North West regional projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend site visits and raise queries to clarify project requirements.
• Prepare and process quotations, bids and tenders.
• Handle supplier and sub-contractor enquiries.
• Carry out take-offs and prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Produce bills of quantities, schedule of work and contractor proposals.
• Assess material, labour and plant requirements.
• Develop and raise the supply chain at regional offices.
• Assess commercial and operational risks with tenders.
• Provide guidance to other staff and maintain records.

Skills

Tendering experience

Cost estimation

Take-offs

Bid/Tender preparation

Supply chain development

Site visits coordination

Risk assessment

Guidance to staff

Job description

My client are a successful family run business who specialise in the commercial refurbishment and fit out of office space. They have been operating for many decades, operating mainly in the Manchester region but also delivering some projects nationally.

The company are a passionate and growing business and are seeking individuals to join the business who share their ethos of ensuring high quality, striving for improvement and giving back to the communities they work for.

The company are proud to offer a great working environment, which supports progression and career growth.

Responsibilities:

Your will be to undertake the production of accurate tenders and quotations for work across the North West.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your duties will be:Attending site visits and raising queries to clarify project requirements.

• Attending site visits and raising queries to clarify project requirements.
• Preparing and processing of quotations, bids and tenders
• Supplier and sub-contractor enquiries
• Carrying out take offs and preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates
• Produce bills of quantities, schedule of work and contractor proposals
• Assess material, labour and plant requirements
• Increase and develop the supply chain at regional offices
• Assess commercial and operational risks with tenders
• Provide guidance to other members of staff
• Maintain accurate company records

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a stable career background as an Estimator, ideally having experience within a Fit Out/Refurbishment environment with around 4-5 years experience.

The company offer a salary of up to 50k (depending on experience) + competitive package and benefits, including working at home on Fridays.