Estimator – Interior Fit Out
Job Title: Estimator – Shop fitting
Job reference Number: 552428-6235-26254
Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Procurement Manager, Procurement Advisor, Commercial Manager, Operations Manager, Buyer, Shop fitting, Shop Fit-Out, Commercial Fit-Out, Retro-Fit, Refurbishment, Refurb, Interiors, Joinery, Manufacturing, Metalwork, Shelving, Racking, Desk, Furniture, Ceilings, Dry lining, Decorating, Painting, Retail, Hospitality, Commercial, Education, Local Authority
Location: Leicester (Covering projects nationally)
Remuneration: £60,000 + Discretionary bonus
Benefits: Company Car / Car allowance, Health scheme & Comprehensive Benefits Package
The role Estimator – Interior Fit Out will involve:
- Hybrid Estimator / Procurement position dealing with a range of commercial shop fitting projects for hospitality, retail and office environments
- May be a requirement to travel nationally to projects to ensure successful ongoing delivery (typically once per week)
- Support project delivery through effective procurement, cost control and supplier management.
- Manage full tender process, from take-offs and pricing through to submission and handover
- Produce accurate estimates using drawings, specifications and supplier/subcontractor quotations
- Source and negotiate materials, services and subcontractor costs to achieve competitive pricing
- Liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams
- Working on project sizes varying in size up to £1.5m (typically £80k-£250k)
The ideal applicant will be an Estimator – Interior Fit Out with:
- Must have Estimating experience within the Shop fitting or fit-out sectors or from a closely related background
- Candidates with a background in Procurement Management, Buying, Commercial Management or related, combined with previous Estimating experience are encouraged to apply
- Highly advantageous to have related manufacturing experience (eg furniture, light steel, joinery etc.)
- Good technical knowledge and good understanding of industry processes, materials and costs
- Highly organised with good attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Full UK driving license
