Estimator

Universal Business Team; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected fit-out and refurbishment contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team in Lancashire. This role involves managing project estimations from enquiry to handover, focusing on high-quality refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and proven estimating experience in the construction industry. This position offers the opportunity for career progression into senior leadership roles. The company provides a professional environment, competitive salary, and various benefits including a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Auto-enrolment pension

Performance-related bonus

On-site parking

Modern offices

Excellent motorway access

Refreshments provided

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within construction or fit-out required.
• Experience with building contractors or fit-out specialists ideal.
• Ability to work autonomously in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing enquiries for the most effective estimating approach.
• Attending site visits to scope refurbishment and fit-out works.
• Liaising with suppliers and sub-contractors for accurate pricing.
• Preparing and issuing quotations including upselling.
• Following up on quotations and building client relationships.
• Handing over secured projects to Project Managers.

Skills

Estimating experience in construction

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Cost control approach

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE) Hours: 07:30 - 16:30, Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Performance-related bonus (company and individual)
• On-site parking
• Modern, refurbished offices
• Excellent motorway access
• Refreshments provided

Estimator - Construction / Fit-Out

An established and highly respected fit-out and refurbishment contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their close-knit commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key role within a stable, growing business that delivers high-quality refurbishment and furniture installation projects across the education and commercial sectors.

Working on projects typically valued around 20,000, you will play a vital role from initial enquiry through to handover, ensuring projects are priced accurately, competitively and profitably.

The Role

As Estimator, you will work closely with sales, project management and supply chain partners to support the full project lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing enquiries and determining the most effective estimating approach
• Attending site visits (as required) to scope refurbishment and fit-out works across the North West and Midlands
• Liaising daily with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain accurate pricing
• Researching and sourcing specialist or bespoke items
• Preparing, issuing and revising quotations, including upselling where appropriate
• Following up quotations and supporting relationship-building with clients
• Carrying out value engineering post-award to improve margins
• Handing over secured projects to Project Managers, ensuring full financial clarity
• Supporting valuations, work-in-progress assessments and purchasing activities
• Liaising with accounts on costing queries
• Attending weekly sales meetings

Requirements

This role requires proven estimating experience within construction or fit-out. Applications without relevant sector experience will not be considered.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Experience with building contractors, refurbishment or fit-out specialists
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• A disciplined and methodical approach to cost control
• Commercial awareness with the creativity to help win work
• The confidence and interpersonal skills to build rapport with suppliers and colleagues
• The ability to work autonomously within a small, busy team

Why Apply

You'll be joining a long-established business with a strong reputation for quality and service, a friendly and professional office environment, and clear ambitions for growth. As the business expands, this role offers genuine progression into senior commercial leadership, including Head of Estimating or Commercial Manager.