Fit Out Estimator

Fit-Out Estimator
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Site and Office based.
Contract Type: Permanent
Department: Fit Out
Hours: 45 hours per week (7:00am – 4:00pm)
We are currently seeking an experienced Fit-Out Estimator on behalf of one of our clients. This candidate will join and support the commercial team in their continued growth of a specialist fit-out division delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors.
Operating within a Principal Contractor environment, you will be responsible for producing accurate, compliant, and competitive tenders from initial enquiry through to contract award. This is a client-facing role requiring strong commercial awareness, technical capability, and the confidence to engage with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the tender process.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and client briefs to determine full project scope
• Attend site and tender walkthroughs to validate information, identify risks, and propose proactive solutions
• Accurately prepare detailed cost estimates, including labour, materials, preliminaries, and subcontract packages
• Carry out full take-offs from drawings and specifications
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure fully inclusive and compliant tender submissions
• Obtain, review, and negotiate competitive subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Produce tender programmes, scopes of work, qualifications, and clarifications
• Raise RFIs to resolve unclear or incomplete tender information
• Establish and develop new tender opportunities by interpreting specifications and drawings
• Submit quotations within agreed timelines while meeting departmental targets
• Attend pre-construction, tender review, and handover meetings
• Provide clear and structured handovers to the Contracts team following successful bids
• Maintain professional and confident communication with clients throughout the tender process

 
Essential Requirements

• Proven experience within fit-out contracting and/or estimating
• Strong background in Principal Contractor estimating
• Good understanding of building regulations and construction sequencing
• Solid technical, numerical, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and priorities simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and confident in client-facing environments
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to attend UK-wide site and tender visits

Key Attributes & Behaviours

• Self-motivated, driven, and able to work under pressure
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative team player with a positive, solution-focused approach
• Commercially aware with a focus on value and risk management
• Adaptable and proactive in fast-paced tender environments

What’s on Offer

• Eligibility for the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) after 12 months of employment
• Private healthcare and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Length of service recognition
• TradePoint discount scheme
• Access to private financial advice
• A wide range of family-friendly benefits