Estimator

Job Title: Estimator – Office Fit Out & Refurbishment

Location: Norfolk (Ideally within 40 minutes of the office)

Type: Full-time | Hybrid (Following successful onboarding)

Salary: Competitive – No upper limit for the right candidate

Start Date: Flexible in relation to notice period

Company Overview:

A well-established main contractor based in Norfolk, specialising in high-quality office fit out and refurbishment projects. Our client portfolio ranges from prestigious blue-chip companies to independent businesses. You will be working with project values spanning from £1,000 to £500,000. Known for a collaborative and client-focused approach, they are expanding their commercial team to support a growing pipeline of exciting projects.

The Role:

Seeking an Estimator to join an expanding Estimating team, which currently includes two other Estimators and a Commercial Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting tender submissions and helping secure new business opportunities through accurate and competitive pricing.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare detailed cost estimates for office fit out and refurbishment projects.

Complete take-offs from drawings and specifications.

Coordinate and compile tender submissions.

Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing.

Analyse client requirements and develop cost-effective solutions.

Work closely with the Commercial Manager and wider delivery team to ensure alignment from pre-construction through to handover.

Contribute to value engineering exercises where necessary.

Maintain and update Excel-based estimating tools (open to adopting new systems).

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience as an Estimator in the construction industry, ideally within the fit out and refurbishment sector.

Strong working knowledge of Excel; familiarity with estimating software is a plus, but not essential.

Ability to complete full take-offs and tender processes independently.

Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.

Must be based within approx. 40 minutes of our Norfolk office.

Positive attitude towards flexible and hybrid working, with initial presence in the office to build rapport and trust.

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary tailored to your experience and value – salary will not be a barrier for the right candidate.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Hybrid working available after a successful integration period.

Long-term development and progression opportunities.

The chance to work on a wide variety of exciting projects with respected clients.

Recruitment Process:

Initial conversation with the Commercial Manager (phone or video).

Second stage interview (Teams or in-person) with Commercial Manager and Director.

Final in-person interview with the Chairman.