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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 a strong reputation for quality and for delivering on time and within budget, the business is continuing to grow and is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join its commercial team. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator with a background in shopfitting, interior fit-out, joinery or commercial interiors. You will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive tenders for a varied range of fit-out projects. You'll work from initial enquiry through to tender submission and handover to the delivery team. The role involves reviewing drawings and specifications, producing detailed take-offs, obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations, and building cost plans that win work while protecting margin. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate and competitive estimates and tenders for shopfitting and fit-out projects. Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and client requirements. Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and measurements. Source, issue and analyse subcontractor and supplier enquiries and quotations. Liaise with the in-house joinery manufacturing team to price bespoke elements. Produce cost plans, budgets and value engineering options. Identify risks, opportunities, exclusions and assumptions within tenders. Attend client meetings, site visits and tender reviews as required. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Maintain and develop cost databases and estimating procedures. Hand successful tenders over to the commercial and project delivery teams. Support, mentor and develop junior and assistant estimators. Work closely with directors, designers and project managers to secure new work. Requirements Proven experience as an Estimator within shopfitting, interior fit-out, joinery or a related sector. Strong understanding of fit-out construction methods, materials and costs. Experience pricing projects within retail, hospitality, leisure or commercial environments would be highly advantageous. Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications accurately. Experience using estimating and measurement software. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Able to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines. Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction or similar would be desirable. Full UK driving licence. What's on Offer £45,000-£65,000 basic salary Excellent Benefits Package Opportunity to work with a well-established and growing fit-out contractor Varied project portfolio with high-profile clients Long-term career progression 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 209 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 Estimator Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Preston, Lancashire, PR0 £55000 - £65000 per annum + plus package 1 month 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 Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Blackpool, Lancashire, FY0 £58000 - £65000 per annum + plus package 3 weeks ago Building Surveyor Niyaa People Higher Audley, Blackburn (BB1), BB1 5AX £60000 - £65000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Blackpool, Lancashire, FY0 Up to £65000 per annum + plus package 2 days ago Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Preston, Lancashire, PR0 £60000 - £65000 per annum + plus package 4 days ago Estimator – Industrial & Commercial Roofing Mitchell Maguire Preston (PR1) From £45,000 to £55,000 per annum 1 month ago Assistant Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Blackpool, Lancashire, FY0 £35000 - £45000 per annum + plus package 2 days ago Senior Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Preston, Lancashire, PR0 £75000 - £85000 per annum 3 weeks ago Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Wigan (WN1), WN1 £50000 - £65000 per annum + plus package 1 week ago Estimator jobs Estimator jobs in Blackpool, Lancashire Construction jobs Construction jobs in Blackpool, Lancashire Estimating jobs Estimating jobs in Blackpool, Lancashire Jobs in Blackpool, Lancashire Modeler jobs Tracker jobs Technical Estimator jobs Scaffolding Estimator jobs Vehicle Estimator jobs Evaluator jobs Assessor jobs Analyst jobs Oil Rig jobs Joinery Estimator jobs Estimating Specialist jobs Estimator Manager jobs Chief Estimator jobs Junior Mechanical Estimator jobs Mechanical Estimator jobs Get hired. 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