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Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Blackpool, Lancashire, FY0 Up to £65000 per annum + plus package 4 days ago Assistant Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Blackpool, Lancashire, FY0 £35000 - £45000 per annum + plus package 4 days ago Blinds and Curtains Installer Hillarys Blinds Fylde Road Ind Est, Preston (PR1), PR1 1BA £50,000+ earnings p/a 1 month ago Installer Hillarys Blinds Queens Town, Blackpool (FY1), FY1 1AN £50,000+ earnings p/a 1 month ago Joinery Technician Community Gateway Association Navigation Business Village, Preston (PR2), PR2 2DW £35,658.37 plus up to 10% employer pension, 26 days leave + bank hols 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Kamro Limited T/A Tenex Beehive Ind Est, Blackpool (FY4) Up to £55,000 per annum £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus 1 month ago Project Manager Creative Support Blackpool, Lancashire Up to £15.50 per hour 1 week ago Employment Specialist Aspire Recruitment Blackpool (FY1), FY1 £31999 - £32061 per annum 1 week ago Morning Delivery Driver NewsTeam Group Staynall, Poulton-Le-Fylde (FY6), FY6 0JP Up to £66.89 per day 4 days ago Support Worker - Driver Creative Support Fleetwood, Lancashire £13.00 per hour 3 days ago Assistant Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd View Profile Blackpool, Lancashire, FY0 Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 6 days ago £30000 - £40000 per annum + plus package Apply Save Assistant Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Apply Assistant Estimator - Shopfitting & Interior Fit-Out Location: Blackpool Salary: £30,000-£40,000 + Package Job Type: Permanent About the Company Our client is a well-established shopfitting and design & build contractor based in Blackpool, delivering high-quality interior fit-out projects across the UK. The business works across a wide range of sectors, including food & beverage, leisure and hotels, retail, workspace and sporting venues. Its clients include some of the UK's best-known high street and hospitality brands. It offers a full turnkey service, covering shopfitting, design & build contracting, in-house bespoke joinery manufacturing, electrical installations and renewable energy solutions. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, the business is looking to appoint an Assistant Estimator to support its estimating team. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant or Junior Estimator, or an ambitious construction professional, looking to develop their estimating career within the shopfitting and interior fit-out sector. Working alongside the senior estimating team, you will help prepare accurate and competitive tenders for a varied range of projects. You will gain exposure to every stage of the tender process, with full support and genuine scope to progress into an Estimator role. Key Responsibilities Assist in preparing estimates and tenders for shopfitting and fit-out projects. Review drawings, specifications and tender documents. Carry out quantity take-offs and measurements. Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers and chase quotations. Compare and analyse quotations to ensure like-for-like pricing. Help price bespoke joinery elements with the in-house manufacturing team. Prepare tender documentation, schedules and supporting information. Maintain accurate records, cost databases and supplier information. Attend site visits and meetings with senior estimators where required. Build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. Support the handover of successful tenders to the project delivery team. Requirements Previous experience in an estimating, quantity surveying or buying role within construction, shopfitting, fit-out or joinery would be advantageous. An understanding of construction materials and fit-out methods. Able to read and interpret drawings and specifications. Strong numerical skills and attention to detail. Good IT skills, including Excel. Experience with estimating or measurement software would be beneficial. Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach. Eager to learn and develop a long-term career in estimating. Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction or similar would be desirable. Full UK driving licence. What's on Offer £30,000-£40,000 basic salary Package Clear progression route to Estimator Training and development from an experienced estimating team Varied project portfolio with high-profile clients Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business Blackpool-based role Apply If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM Apply Building Careers UK Ltd Other Manufacturing 13 Reviews 208 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2007 Location Skelmersdale, West Lancs Company size 51-250 About Us Building
Careers is a market leading recruitment specialist in construction, housing and
property. Based
in the North West and Yorkshire, Building Careers offers permanent and
temporary staffing solutions to both the public and private sector.  As a sustainable and profitable people
focused business, we endeavour to deliver a quality of service that is second
to none through a highly knowledgeable, committed team who put our clients and
candidates at the heart of what we do. We aim to boost business growth and
build a better and bigger construction industry in the region. At Building Careers we pride ourselves on being more
than just a construction recruitment agency – we are architects of careers and
builders of futures. With a legacy of 18 years marked by brilliance in
delivery, we have become a cornerstone in the construction industry, connecting
talent with opportunity. Sectors As a business, we specialise in over 15
different sectors within Construction and Property, recruiting the people that
put the initial ideas on the page right through to those that complete the
projects brick by brick. Our team cover both temporary and permanent
recruitment for office and site based roles across the UK and beyond. Our
professionally trained recruitment consultants dedicate their time to one
particular sector, allowing them to develop their expertise to the highest
standard within that field. Candidates We understand that the construction industry requires a unique blend of skills, experience, and cultural fit. Our team of experts goes beyond conventional recruitment, delving deep into the intricacies of each project and the specific needs of our clients. We meticulously select candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also align with the ethos of the companies they join. For job seekers, we are the pathway to fulfilling, rewarding careers. We provide guidance, support, and opportunities for growth within the dynamic world of construction. From skilled trades to management roles, we empower individuals to build careers that withstand the test of time. What do our clients think? We are the strategic partner in shaping the
future of their projects. By connecting them with top-tier talent, we
contribute to the creation of innovative, sustainable, and successful ventures
that stand as a testament to progress in the construction industry. "I have worked with Joanne Fisher
for 2.5 years...The calibre of the trades and labour she has supplied us has
been outstanding resulting in a lot of the workers being on site from the
beginning and will be likely to join us on future projects in the North West.
Joanne has continued to look after us and the workers throughout Furlough and
has been professional throughout." Michael Green, Senior Project Manager at GRAHAM What do our clients think? “In the construction industry it’s
important to find the right quality of employees. Building Careers has been
able to source the right type of candidates for all disciplines, to ensure my
business was run successfully, managed adequately and was able to deliver for
our clients. “The quality of service we received was
outstanding. They took the pressure away in sourcing the right candidates. Over
the last 15 years we have developed a trust, where Mark and his team has
sourced the correct quality candidates at any given time, no matter where in
the country. We’ve had some exceptional talent through Building Careers. Talent
that has postively influenced our bottom line. The appointment of Mark and
Building Careers has been one of the best business decisions I’ve made in
construction.” Andy McDonough, Ex-Watkin Jones MD Similar Assistant Estimator Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Blackpool, Lancashire, FY0 Up to £65000 per annum + plus package 4 days ago Assistant Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Blackpool, Lancashire, FY0 £35000 - £45000 per annum + plus package 4 days ago Blinds and Curtains Installer Hillarys Blinds Fylde Road Ind Est, Preston (PR1), PR1 1BA £50,000+ earnings p/a 1 month ago Installer Hillarys Blinds Queens Town, Blackpool (FY1), FY1 1AN £50,000+ earnings p/a 1 month ago Joinery Technician Community Gateway Association Navigation Business Village, Preston (PR2), PR2 2DW £35,658.37 plus up to 10% employer pension, 26 days leave + bank hols 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Kamro Limited T/A Tenex Beehive Ind Est, Blackpool (FY4) Up to £55,000 per annum £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus 1 month ago Project Manager Creative Support Blackpool, Lancashire Up to £15.50 per hour 1 week ago Employment Specialist Aspire Recruitment Blackpool (FY1), FY1 £31999 - £32061 per annum 1 week ago Morning Delivery Driver NewsTeam Group Staynall, Poulton-Le-Fylde (FY6), FY6 0JP Up to £66.89 per day 4 days ago Support Worker - Driver Creative Support Fleetwood, Lancashire £13.00 per hour 3 days ago Assistant Estimator jobs Assistant Estimator jobs in Blackpool, Lancashire Construction jobs Construction jobs in Blackpool, Lancashire Estimating jobs Estimating jobs in Blackpool, Lancashire Jobs in Blackpool, Lancashire Estimator jobs Modeler jobs Assistant Financial jobs Intelligence Analyst jobs Electrical Estimator jobs Technical Estimator jobs Junior Estimator jobs Analyst jobs Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs Actuary jobs Senior Estimator jobs Econometrics jobs Joinery Estimator jobs Estimator Manager jobs Estimating Assistant jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy