Estimator - Interior Fit Out

Mitchell Maguire Limited; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Health scheme & comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire Limited invites applications for an Estimator - Interior Fit Out based in Leicester. The role mixes estimating with procurement across national projects, with occasional travel to sites to support delivery and ensure contract success.

The ideal candidate has fit-out estimating experience, strong procurement skills and a background in manufacturing is advantageous. You will manage tenders, source materials, and liaise with clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience within shop fitting or fit-out sectors.
• Background in Procurement/Buying/Commercial Management with Estimating experience encouraged.
• Manufacturing experience (e.g., furniture, joinery) advantageous.
• Good technical knowledge of industry processes, materials and costs.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Computer literate with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Handle hybrid Estimator / Procurement duties for commercial shop fitting projects (hospitality, retail, office).
• Travel nationally to projects (typically once per week) to support delivery.
• Support project delivery through procurement, cost control and supplier management.
• Manage full tender process from take-offs and pricing through to submission and handover.
• Produce accurate estimates from drawings, specs, and quotes.
• Source and negotiate materials, services and subcontractor costs to achieve competitive pricing.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Work on projects up to £1.5m (£80k-£250k typical).

Skills

Estimating experience

Procurement management

Buying

Commercial management

Manufacturing experience

Technical knowledge

Highly organized

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Full UK driving license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Estimator - Interior Fit Out

Job Title: Estimator - Shop fitting

Job reference Number: (phone number removed)

Location: Leicester (Covering projects Nationally)

Remuneration: £60,000neg + Discretionary bonus

Benefits: Company Car / Car allowance, Health scheme & Comprehensive Benefits Package

The role Estimator - Interior Fit Out will involve:

• Hybrid Estimator / Procurement position dealing with a range of commercial shop fitting projects for hospitality, retail and office environments
• May be a requirement to travel nationally to projects to ensure successful ongoing delivery (typically once per week)
• Support project delivery through effective procurement, cost control and supplier management.
• Manage full tender process, from take-offs and pricing through to submission and handover
• Produce accurate estimates using drawings, specifications and supplier/subcontractor quotations
• Source and negotiate materials, services and subcontractor costs to achieve competitive pricing
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams
• Working on project sizes varying in size up to £1.5m (typically £80k-£250k)

The ideal applicant will be an Estimator - Interior Fit Out with:

• Must have Estimating experience within the Shop fitting or fit-out sectors or from a closely related background
• Candidates with a background in Procurement Management, Buying, Commercial Management or related, combined with previous Estimating experience are encouraged to applyHighly advantageous to have related manufacturing experience (eg furniture, light steel, joinery etc.)
• Good technical knowledge and good understanding of industry processes, materials and costs
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Full UK driving license