Estimator / Senior Estimator

Estimator / Senior Estimator

Midlands-Based (Remote / Hybrid)

Dry Lining | Partitioning | SFS | Suspended Ceilings

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Package

About

Our client is a long-established specialist interiors sub-contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality finishes across complex commercial and residential projects. Headquartered in Northern Ireland, we've built lasting relationships with some of the UK and Irelands leading Tier 1 main contractors, including Graham , BAM , and McAleer & Rushe .

Due to a strong pipeline of secured work and a strategic drive for growth, we are now looking to expand our presence in the Midlands region . As such, were seeking a talented Estimator or Senior Estimator to take a lead role in pricing and tendering from the ground up with a view to supporting and developing a new regional office presence.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Estimator to step into a role with real autonomy and long-term growth potential . Working closely with senior management, you'll be instrumental in identifying and pricing new opportunities across the Midlands, liaising with existing Tier 1 clients, and shaping Oakleafs' growth in the region.

You will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive tenders on dry lining, partitions, SFS, suspended ceilings and acoustic solutions from small packages to large-scale projects across commercial, residential, education, healthcare and leisure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full tender process from initial enquiry through to submission

Interpret drawings and specifications to produce accurate take-offs and cost estimates

Liaise with supply chain and internal teams to gather up-to-date rates and commercial input

Prepare and submit bills of quantities, scope of works, and pricing schedules

Work closely with Directors and project teams on post-tender handovers

Build strong relationships with main contractors, architects and consultants

Assist in the development of commercial strategies to support the growth of the Midlands region

Attend pre- and post-tender meetings when required

Maintain tender pipeline and ensure key deadlines are met

What Were Looking For

Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within the dry lining, partitioning, suspended ceiling or SFS sectors

Comfortable working with Tier 1 main contractors on major commercial schemes

Strong technical knowledge and ability to read technical drawings and specs

Confident using estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Conquest, Excel-based systems)

Midlands-based and able to travel for meetings / site visits when needed

Ambitious, self-motivated and ready to play a key role in shaping a new regional hub

What We Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience - £60-80,000 pa

Attractive benefits package (car allowance, bonus, pension etc.)

Flexibility hybrid / remote working with support from HQ

Career progression be part of the leadership foundation of a new regional team

Opportunity to work with a successful subcontractor with an outstanding reputation

Join a business that delivers excellence and be part of something new.

If you're a commercially driven Estimator looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing contractor, we'd love to hear from you.