Estimator

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Career progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Estimator based in Nottingham, office-based with nationwide site travel. The role focuses on cost estimation for commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects within the hospitality/food retail sector, with blue-chip clients.

Salary £50,000 - £60,000 DOE plus car/car allowance, EOT bonus and progression to Estimating Manager. You will manage enquiries, review project requirements, perform material take-offs and develop competitive

Qualifications

• Experience estimating costs for shopfitting, refurbishment or construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Experience pricing materials and compiling competitive tenders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management while working with clients and internal teams.
• Ambitious and driven to progress into Estimating Manager roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming enquiries and review tender requirements.
• Take-off materials and produce accurate project estimates.
• Price multiple projects across the UK.
• Review drawings and construction information.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Estimating in construction

Shopfitting / refurbishment

Reading technical drawings

Managing multiple tenders

Commercial awareness

Ambitious / progression

Job description

Estimator

£50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Car / Car Allowance + EOT Bonus + Progression to Estimating Manager

Nottingham - Office Based with Nationwide Site Travel

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator with a fit-out background to join a thriving retail fit out contractor who work on exciting projects with known blue‑chip clients within the food and beverage retail industry.

Have you got experience producing costs of commercial fit out or refurbishment projects? Do you enjoy producing competitive tenders on a variety of interesting projects? Are you looking to take the lead on Estimating, transitioning into a managerial position?

Dominating the hospitality, food retail and catering industry this fit out contractor have grown year on year. They take on exciting fit out projects for major national brands, with clients including Costa, Starbucks, and KFC up to around £250K. They're now looking for a motivated Estimator to help them secure more exciting projects.

You'll be responsible for managing incoming enquiries, reviewing project requirements, taking off materials and producing accurate estimates across multiple projects. You'll also attend site meetings and visits when required, working closely with clients and internal teams to develop competitive and commercially viable tenders.

The ideal candidate will have previous estimating experience within shopfitting, construction or commercial refurbishment. You'll be confident reading technical drawings, pricing materials and managing multiple tenders, with strong communication skills and a driven approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an employee‑owned business at an exciting stage of growth. With everyone having an interest in the success of the company, you'll play a key role in securing new work while having a clear route to progress into Estimating Manager.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming enquiries and reviewing tender requirements
• Taking off materials and producing accurate project estimates
• Pricing multiple projects across the UK
• Reviewing drawings and construction information
• Attending site meetings and liaising with clients and internal teams

Requirements

• Estimating experience within construction or shopfitting
• Experience with commercial refurbishment or interior fit‑out
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Experience managing multiple projects and tenders
• Strong communication and commercial awareness
• Ambitious, driven and keen to progress

Reference Number: BBBH278161

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.