Estimator / Surveyor in Ringwood

Estimator / Surveyor Refurbishment / Fit-Out Sector Ringwood, Hampshire Salary up to £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension Blaymires Recruitment is representing a well-established refurbishment contractor based near Ringwood, Hampshire, who is looking to recruit an Estimator / Surveyor to join their commercial team. The company has a long-standing reputation for delivering refurbishment, restoration, fit-out, shopfitting and extension projects across the UK. They work with an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients across the retail, leisure, education, medical, heritage and office sectors, with project values typically ranging from £200k to £4m. Due to a steady increase in workload, they are now seeking an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor with traditional pricing experience who can manage projects from initial enquiry through to final account. The role will involve working on fast-paced refurbishment and fit-out projects, so strong organisation, commercial awareness and the ability to visit sites when required will be important. You will be joining a friendly and supportive contractor with long-term growth plans, offering a stable, varied and rewarding career opportunity. This position would suit an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Estimator / Surveyor with experience in refurbishment, fit-out, shopfitting or main contracting. Key Responsibilities * Tendering and pricing refurbishment and fit-out projects. * Managing costs across multiple clients and projects. * Preparing estimates, measurements, variations and final accounts. * Subcontractor commercial control. * Valuations and payment control to support positive cash flow. * Reporting, forecasting and risk management. * Developing strong client and subcontractor relationships. * Supporting commercial improvement across the supply chain. * Maintaining strong commercial awareness across live projects. Candidate Requirements * Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Estimator / Surveyor. * Background in refurbishment, fit-out, shopfitting or main contracting. * HNC or degree qualification preferred. * Good knowledge of JCT forms of contract. * Strong organisational and communication skills. * Comfortable managing projects from tender stage through to final account. On Offer * Salary up to £65,000. * £5,000 car allowance. * 25 days holiday plus pension. * Ongoing training and development. * Annual pay reviews. * Friendly and supportive working environment. * Interesting and varied projects. * Long-term career development. To find out more about this opportunity, contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment