Estimator

GVR Solutions Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GVR Solutions are based in Kent and looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction and commercial team. The role focuses on detailed cost estimates for joinery and fit-out projects, taking off quantities from drawings, and building competitive tenders for diverse sectors.

The successful candidate will review enquiries, analyse quotations, and work with suppliers and clients to secure margin-rich bids while contributing to value engineering and project handover.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Estimator within joinery, fit-out, interiors or specialist subcontracting.
• Strong knowledge of bespoke joinery and/or interior fit-out packages.
• Experience pricing projects from drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong understanding of materials, labour, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of project margins and risk.
• Experience obtaining and negotiating supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for joinery and fit-out projects.
• Taking off quantities from drawings and specifications.
• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Preparing bills of quantities and detailed pricing breakdowns.
• Identifying key project risks, exclusions and commercial opportunities.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and main contractors to clarify tender requirements.
• Preparing competitive tender submissions within required deadlines.
• Carrying out value engineering exercises where appropriate.
• Comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations and negotiating pricing.
• Maintaining an up-to-date database of costs, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attending tender meetings and site visits where required.
• Working alongside the commercial and project teams to ensure a smooth handover of secured projects.
• Supporting the business with pricing strategies and maintaining healthy margins.

Skills

Estimating

Tender submissions

Take-off

Supplier quotation negotiation

Budgeting

Strong numerical ability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

GVR Solutions are working with a well-established and highly regarded specialist joinery and fit-out contractor, based in Kent, delivering high-quality bespoke joinery and interior fit-out packages across the commercial, hospitality, residential, retail and high-end sectors.

With an excellent reputation for quality and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction and commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a background in joinery, interiors or specialist fit-out to join a successful business and play a key role in securing new work.

Key responsibilities of the Estimator will include:

• Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for joinery and fit-out projects.
• Taking off quantities from drawings and specifications.
• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Preparing bills of quantities and detailed pricing breakdowns.
• Identifying key project risks, exclusions and commercial opportunities.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and main contractors to clarify tender requirements.
• Preparing competitive tender submissions within required deadlines.
• Carrying out value engineering exercises where appropriate.
• Comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations and negotiating pricing.
• Maintaining an up-to-date database of costs, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attending tender meetings and site visits where required.
• Working alongside the commercial and project teams to ensure a smooth handover of secured projects.
• Supporting the business with pricing strategies and maintaining healthy margins.

The Estimator must have/be:

• Proven experience working as an Estimator within joinery, fit-out, interiors or a specialist subcontracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of bespoke joinery and/or interior fit-out packages.
• Experience pricing projects from drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong understanding of materials, labour, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of project margins and risk.
• Experience obtaining and negotiating supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating/take-off software.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently as well as as part of a wider team.