Estimator – Office Fit-Outs (Hybrid + Paid Parking)

Reed; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Office-based Mon-Thu

Work from home Fridays

Flexible hours

4 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

5 weeks after 5 years

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Estimator for its Salford Quays team to prepare competitive tenders for commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects. The role involves take-offs, cost estimation, and analysing subcontractor quotations to ensure winning bids.

With roughly 4–5 years in estimating, you will interpret drawings and specifications, while collaborating with commercial and operations teams to deliver strong tender results.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and competitive tenders for office fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Take-offs and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify risks and value engineering opportunities in tender submissions.
• Attend site visits and raise technical queries as required.
• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to develop tender returns.
• Support tender negotiations and assist with handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Take-offs

Cost estimation

Tendering

Drawing interpretation

Communication

Tools

Pricing software

Job description

Reed is seeking an Estimator for its Salford Quays team to prepare competitive tenders for commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects. The role involves take-offs, cost estimation, and analysing subcontractor quotations to ensure winning bids.

With roughly 4–5 years in estimating, you will interpret drawings and specifications, while collaborating with commercial and operations teams to deliver strong tender results.