Estimator

Approach Personnel; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary of up to £65,000 (D.O.E)

Yearly bonus potential

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Approach Personnel is seeking an Estimator to join a growing construction contractor in Derbyshire. The role focuses on commercial refurbishment and interior fit-out projects, ensuring long-term commercial success by accurately forecasting project costs.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a relevant field, strong Excel skills, and exceptional attention to detail. Attractive benefits include a salary of up to £65,000 and yearly bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience working for a fit-out, refurbishment or construction based company.
• Advanced use of Excel is essential.
• Highly organised individual with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse tender documentation, drawings and specifications to understand project scope and commercial implications.
• Prepare and issue tender enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Carry out accurate material, labour and preliminaries take-offs for commercial fit-out projects.
• Compile complete, accurate and competitive tender submissions.

Job description

Are you an experienced Estimator within the commercial refurb/interior fit out sector?

Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with a growing and expanding construction contractor, who are currently searching for an Estimator to join them on a permanent basis out of their Derbyshire office. The business primarily work on projects in the commercial refurbishment and interior fit out sectors, so prior experience on either side would be advantageous. As an Estimator, you will be responsible for ensuring the long‑term commercial success of the business by accurately forecasting the total costs of our fit‑out projects.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary of up to £65,000 (D.O.E)
• Yearly bonus potential
• Private medical insurance

What are we looking for?

• Proven commercial experience working for a fit‑out, refurbishment or construction based company
• Advanced use of Excel is essential
• Highly organised individual with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyse tender documentation, drawings and specifications to understand project scope and commercial implications.
• Prepare and issue tender enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Carry out accurate material, labour and preliminaries take‑offs for commercial fit‑out projects.
• Compile complete, accurate and competitive tender submissions.