Estimator – Fit-out

Bimplus; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Career development

Mentoring

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Junior/Intermediate Estimator in Leeds for a hybrid role with salary negotiable and excellent benefits. You will support pricing and procurement on commercial fit-out/refurbishment projects, learning from an experienced team on high-profile interiors work.

Responsibilities include cost estimates, tender submissions, drawing reviews, quotes analysis, and client relationships. Perfect for those progressing in estimating with strong numerical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills are required.
• Good communication and relationship-building abilities are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specs and project information.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Produce take-offs and cost plans.
• Support senior estimators on larger projects.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior / Intermediate Estimator
Leeds | Hybrid Working | Salary Negotiable + Excellent Benefits

Are you looking to develop your estimating career with a thriving and highly regarded fit-out specialist?

We are working with a growing Leeds-based fit-out contractor that delivers high-quality commercial interior projects for an impressive portfolio of clients across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Junior or Intermediate Estimator to join their commercial team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting, fast-paced projects while learning from an experienced team in a business where the majority of work is secured through repeat business and negotiated opportunities rather than competitive tenders.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will support the pricing and procurement of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects from initial enquiry through to submission.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project information
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Producing take-offs and cost plans
• Supporting senior estimators with larger projects
• Building relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Helping to identify value engineering opportunities
• Maintaining estimating databases and historical cost information

What We're Looking For

• Previous estimating experience within construction, fit-out, interiors or refurbishment
• Suitable for Junior Estimators looking to progress or Intermediate Estimators seeking greater responsibility
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Proficient with Microsoft Office packages

Why Join?

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Vitality private healthcare
• Structured career development and mentoring
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, design-led fit-out projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• 85% of projects secured through negotiated work and repeat business, allowing a more strategic and consultative approach to estimating

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious estimator to join a progressive business that genuinely invests in its people and offers a clear pathway for long‑term career progression.