Senior Estimator

Title: Estimator / Senior Estimator
Location: Bristol – Flexible / Hybrid Working
Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package
Sector: Main Contractor – Refurbishment & Fit Out
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
Estimator / Senior Estimator – The Company
Our client is a well-established and growing main contractor with an excellent reputation across the South West, specialising in refurbishment and fit out projects across the commercial sector.
Projects typically range from £100k to £4m and include a broad mixture of refurbishment, alteration and fit out schemes, providing a varied pipeline of work rather than repetitive new build projects.
The business offers an excellent working environment with a high level of trust and autonomy. They operate a genuinely flexible working model, including up to three days working remotely, alongside a strong pipeline of work and excellent long-term opportunities.
Estimator / Senior Estimator – The Role
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join the pre-construction team and take responsibility for pricing refurbishment and fit out projects from initial enquiry through to tender submission.
Depending on experience, you will either work as part of the existing estimating function or take greater ownership of tenders at Senior Estimator level, managing the complete estimating process and playing a key role in securing new projects.
You will work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and the wider commercial and operational teams to produce competitive, accurate and commercially robust tenders.
Estimator / Senior Estimator – Responsibilities
* Managing tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission
* Preparing detailed cost estimates for refurbishment and fit out projects
* Taking off and measuring quantities from drawings and specifications
* Building up rates and pricing works from first principles
* Preparing subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages
* Analysing and comparing subcontractor quotations
* Developing and maintaining strong supply chain relationships
* Identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions
* Reviewing specifications, drawings and tender documentation
* Attending site visits, tender meetings and client meetings where required
* Producing accurate and commercially competitive tender submissions
* Working closely with commercial and operational teams during pre-construction
* Supporting tender handovers following successful project awards
* At Senior level, taking ownership of larger and more complex tenders
Estimator / Senior Estimator – Requirements
* Previous experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within a main contracting environment
* Strong refurbishment and/or fit out experience
* Experience pricing projects across a range of values and complexities
* Strong measurement, take-off and pricing ability
* Good understanding of subcontractor procurement and tender analysis
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
* Ability to independently manage tenders from enquiry through to submission
* Existing subcontractor and supply chain relationships would be advantageous
* Strong communication and organisational skills
Estimator / Senior Estimator – The Reward
* £50,000 – £75,000 basic salary depending on experience + £5,000 car allowance
* Additional company benefits/package
* Up to three days remote working
* Excellent flexibility and autonomy
* Varied refurbishment and fit out projects from £100k to £4m
* Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work
* Long-term progression within a growing contractor
This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator or Senior Estimator looking to join a successful Bristol contractor offering interesting projects, genuine flexibility and the opportunity to take real ownership of the estimating process