Estimator

Kerr Office Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerr Office Group is seeking a talented Estimator to join their team in Swindon, UK. The role involves producing accurate cost estimates for high-end commercial projects, optimizing outcomes, and collaborating closely with design teams. Candidates should have proven experience in interiors design & build and possess excellent communication skills, along with a keen attention to detail. The company offers competitive salary and benefits including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Company social events

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing tenders and projects up to £2M+.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with ease.
• In-depth knowledge of product costings in commercial fit-out environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and competitive cost estimates.
• Develop and maintain efficient quoting processes.
• Review supplier and subcontractor quotes to improve margins.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Experience as Estimator in Interiors Design & Build firm

Knowledge of commercial fit-out environments

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Swindon, SN5 7FP

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Flexible working: Hybrid (office & home)

Join Our Team as an Estimator

At Kerr Office Group, we design and build high-end commercial spaces that transform the way people work. Our mission? To improve working lives by creating workplaces with real "wow" factor.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented Estimator to help us deliver exceptional value to our clients. You'll play a key role in bringing projects to life — balancing precision, creativity, and commercial insight. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love the details, and want to be part of a passionate, close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• 32 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan (post-probation, with cover for dental, optical & medical treatments, plus discounts at thousands of retailers)
• Company social events — we work hard but celebrate together!
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible working (office and from home)
• Friendly hours — 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

About Us

We’re forward-thinking specialists in commercial interior design and build. Our clients include some of the UK’s most recognisable brands, and we’re known for delivering projects to the very highest standards. We’re a B1G1 "Business for Good", meaning every project helps us give back to communities locally and globally.

We live by our promises:

• We exceed customer expectations
• We're curious and always learning
• We're experts in our craft
• We own our actions
• We treat each other like family

Your Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, competitive, and clearly documented cost estimates.
• Apply value engineering to optimise project outcomes at handover.
• Develop and maintain efficient, scalable quoting processes to boost profitability.
• Proactively manage your workload to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
• Accurately integrate overheads into proposals for financial precision.
• Work closely with our Design team to create inspiring and commercially sound solutions.
• Support tender submissions to maximise win rates and drive revenue.
• Review and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotes to improve margins and reduce risk.
• Conduct site visits and surveys using our Matterport Scanner for accurate proposals.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as an Estimator in an Interiors Design & Build firm.
• Experience managing tenders and projects up to £2M+.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with ease — you thrive on managing complex workloads.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial fit-out environments and product costings.
• Excellent communication skills and a forensic eye for detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Full UK/EU driving licence.
• Fluent in English.