Estimator

Mitchell Maguire Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Estimator – Interior Fit Out to join a dynamic team in the East Midlands. You will lead end-to-end tendering, perform take-offs, pricing, submissions and handovers, and manage tender opportunities to maximise conversions.

Ideal candidates will have estimating experience in interior fit out or shopfitting, strong technical knowledge of materials and costs, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience within interior fit out or closely related
• Experience within shopfitting sector preferred
• Good technical knowledge of industry processes, materials and costs
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission and handover
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications and estimating software
• Manage and track tender opportunities to maximise conversions
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits and value engineering to support bids
• Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery

Job description

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimates, Quantity Surveying, Quantity Surveyor, Decorating, Paint, Dry Lining, Finishing, Decoration, Office Fit out, Fit-out, Fit Out, Refurb, Refurbishment, Commercial, Education, Student Accommodation Health, Retail, Interiors, Shops, Shopfitting, Fit Out, Hospitality

Location: East Midlands

The role Estimator – Interior Fit Out will involve:

• Estimator position dealing with a range of commercial hospitality fit out projects
• Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software
• Manage and track tender opportunities, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids
• Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability
• Working on project sizes varying in size from £10k to £300k

The ideal applicant will be an Estimator – Interior Fit Out with:

• Must have Estimating experience within interior fit out or closely related
• Ideally have experience within the Shopfitting sector
• Good technical knowledge and good understanding of industry processes, materials and costs
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally