Estimator

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Estimator for commercial office fit-outs. The role involves preparing competitive cost estimates and working closely with various teams to deliver high-quality submissions. Ideal candidates will have a background in main contracting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Standard pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

End-of-year profit-related bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in a main contracting environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; comfort in teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial fit-out tenders.
• Liaise with procurement and design teams for material and labour costs.
• Attend site visits as necessary for accurate estimating.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Abilities

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Estimator

Location: Liverpool (Office Based)

Sector: Interior Fit-Out - Commercial Offices

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 5:15pm (1-hour lunch break)

Benefits:

Standard pension scheme.

Holiday entitlement.

End-of-year company-wide profit-related bonus.

Site visits as required.

About the Company:

We are a well-established main contractor based in Liverpool, specialising in interior fit-out projects, with a strong focus on commercial office spaces. With a steady pipeline of projects ranging in value from GBP20K to GBP2M, and a consistent client base in the North West region, we are looking to strengthen our team with the addition of an experienced Estimator.

The Role:

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial fit-out tenders. This is a key office-based role, working closely with our Estimating Manager, procurement, design, and project management teams to deliver high-quality submissions and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and assess tender enquiries received from the Estimating Manager.

Prepare accurate cost estimates using Excel (no specialist software required).

Ensure all elements of tenders are accurately priced within the agreed timelines.

Liaise with the procurement and design teams to verify material and labour costs.

Interface with Project Managers for relevant QS reports and project data.

Attend site visits where necessary to support accurate estimating.

Participate in post-tender meetings and provide input for value engineering.

Ensure pricing aligns with company strategy and market competitiveness.

Project Profile:

Type: Commercial office interior fit-outs.

Value Range: GBP20K - GBP2M (core project range, with projects both above and below this).

Location: Approximately 75% of projects are based in the North West.

Client Base: Predominantly tender-based (approx. 70%), with the remaining 30% negotiated or repeat work.

Requirements:

Experience as an Estimator within a main contracting environment, specialising in interior fit-out (office sector preferred).

No candidates from external works or domestic background will be considered.

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Comfortable working within a collaborative team environment.

Knowledge of procurement and construction processes.

Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.