Estimator

Reinforced Recruitment; Noak Hill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Reinforced Recruitment is seeking an Estimator for its Basildon head office in Essex. The role covers refurbishment and commercial fit-out projects across London and the Southeast, typically up to £500,000 in value.

You will price and prepare competitive tenders, review drawings, take-offs, and pricing labour and materials, while liaising with clients and subcontractors to manage commercial risk and tender submissions.

Qualifications

• Experience in refurbishment, commercial fit-out and internal specialist subcontracting.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong measurement and pricing ability.
• Proficiency in Excel and standard Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Completing accurate measurements and take-offs.
• Pricing labour, materials and subcontract packages.
• Issuing and managing subcontractor enquiries.
• Analyzing quotations and identifying commercial risks.
• Preparing tender submissions, clarifications and cost breakdowns.
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings.
• Liaising with clients and the operational team throughout pre-construction.
• Supporting tender handovers following successful bids.

Skills

Tendering experience

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in QS/Construction Management

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Take-off software

Job description

ESTIMATOR - REFURBISHMENT & COMMERCIAL FIT-OUT

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum

Sector: Refurbishment, Commercial Fit-Out and Internal Finishes

A well-established refurbishment and commercial fit-out contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its team at its Basildon head office. The company delivers commercial refurbishment, maintenance and fit-out projects across London and the Southeast, typically valued up to £500,000. Its projects span commercial, education and public-sector environments, including work within live and occupied buildings.

THE ROLE

You will take responsibility for pricing and preparing competitive tenders for refurbishment and fit-out projects, working closely with clients, subcontractors, Project Managers and Contracts Managers.

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Completing accurate measurements and take-offs
• Pricing labour, materials and subcontract packages
• Issuing and managing subcontractor enquiries
• Analysing quotations and identifying commercial risks
• Preparing tender submissions, clarifications and cost breakdowns
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings
• Liaising with clients and the operational team throughout pre-construction
• Supporting tender handovers following successful bids

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have previous estimating experience gained within refurbishment, commercial fit-out, internal specialist subcontracting.

• Experience across a mixture of internal packages, including dry lining, partitions, flooring and decorating
• A strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and trade interfaces
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work
• Good measurement, pricing and numerical skills
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other standard Microsoft Office programs
• Confident communication and subcontractor negotiation skills
• Experience using take-off or estimating software would be advantageous

Applications are welcomed from experienced Estimators, Quantity Surveyors with strong tendering experience and Project Managers who have commercially managed refurbishment or fit-out projects throughout their lifecycle.

An HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related subject would be beneficial, although relevant practical experience will carry equal weight.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• Salary of up to £70,000, depending on experience
• A stable pipeline of refurbishment and fit-out projects
• A supportive and close-knit commercial team
• Long-term career development and progression
• The opportunity to join a growing contractor with established repeat clients