Estimator - Refurbishment & Fit-Out

Upfront Recruitment; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading refurbishment and fit‑out contractor in the UK is seeking an Estimator to join their team. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates for various projects, including hospitality and education. Candidates should have proven experience in estimating, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to read technical drawings. Offering a salary of up to £85,000, hybrid working, and a supportive culture. Ideal for someone looking to advance their career in a people-focused environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £85,000

Hybrid working considered

Secure pipeline of repeat business

Supportive culture with real progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in refurbishment or fit‑out.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality, leisure, education, or commercial sectors.
• Confident in reading technical drawings and scopes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for refurbishment and fit‑out projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and client briefs.
• Support tender submissions, clarifications, and negotiations.

Skills

Estimating

Reading technical drawings

Communication

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

Estimator - Refurbishment & Fit‑Out – Up to £85,000 + package – Clacton‑on‑Sea, Essex (Hybrid considered) – Permanent, Full‑Time

A multi award‑winning, fast‑track refurbishment and fit‑out contractor with a national footprint and a reputation for perfect delivery is strengthening its commercial team. Working across hotels, education, cinemas, hospitality and commercial schemes, this business is trusted by major brands thanks to its quality, speed, safety record and exceptional repeat client base.

About the role

You will take ownership of estimating for refurbishment, fit‑out and new build projects, supporting tenders from enquiry through to submission and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for refurbishment, fit‑out & commercial construction projects
• Analyse drawings, specifications and client briefs
• Produce accurate take‑offs and build‑ups from first principles
• Send out enquiries and assess subcontractor/supplier returns
• Work closely with Pre‑Construction, Commercial and Delivery teams
• Identify value engineering and risk opportunities
• Support tender submissions, clarifications and negotiations
• Assist with budgets, cost plans and handovers

Ideal background

• Proven experience as an Estimator / Senior Estimator in refurbishment or fit‑out
• Strong knowledge of hospitality, leisure, education or commercial sectors
• Confident reading technical drawings and scopes
• Excel / estimating system proficiency
• Strong communication and commercial awareness

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £85,000 + package
• Hybrid working considered
• Secure pipeline of repeat business and blue‑chip clients
• Supportive, people‑first culture with real progression

To apply or learn more, contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment in confidence