Estimator

Estimator Internal Fit-Out

Salary up to £50,000 | Fully remote live anywhere in the UK or Ireland | Company-paid travel to Ireland

An internal fit-out contractor is looking for an experienced Estimator to join its growing team. The role is fully remote, so you can live anywhere in the UK or Ireland. Hours are 8.00am5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am4.30pm Friday. Initially, you will travel to Ireland once a month for a few days, with travel and accommodation paid.

You must be an experienced subcontracting Estimator from the internal CSA fit-out sector. Your background should cover a mix of drylining, suspended ceilings, floor finishes, internal doors and decoration, ideally across hotels, hospitals, schools, pharmaceutical facilities or data centres.

Target Project Sectors

You should have priced internal CSA fit-out packages in one or more of these sectors:

Hotels and hospitality

Hospitals and healthcare

Schools, colleges and education

Pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities

Data centres and other technically demanding environments

This is a specialist subcontracting role, not a general construction estimating position.

The Role

You will price internal fit-out packages from drawings, specifications and bills of quantities. The role covers take-offs, supplier enquiries, tender submissions, value engineering and handover to the commercial and project teams.

You will join two experienced Estimators and take over from a team member moving into business development. They will stay with the company, giving you a proper handover and ongoing support. There is good scope to progress as the team grows.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates for internal fit-out packages from drawings, specifications and bills of quantities

Complete quantity take-offs for partitions, ceilings, drylining, joinery, flooring, internal doors, decoration and finishes

Review tender documents and identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions and commercial considerations

Obtain, assess and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations

Build up rates for labour, materials, plant and preliminaries

Prepare clear tender submissions, including clarifications and qualifications

Liaise with main contractors throughout the tender process

Support value engineering and identify practical, cost-effective solutions

Maintain cost databases and benchmarking information

Hand over successful tenders to the commercial and project delivery teams

Experience Required

Proven experience as a subcontracting Estimator within the internal CSA fit-out sector is essential

Experience estimating a mix of drylining, suspended ceilings, floor finishes, internal doors, decoration and associated interior trade packages

Relevant sector experience: You should have priced internal CSA fit-out packages on hotels, hospitals and healthcare facilities, schools and education projects, pharmaceutical or life sciences facilities, or data centres

A strong understanding of fit-out materials, systems and installation methods

Confident reading construction drawings, specifications and reflected ceiling plans

Good commercial awareness and a clear understanding of subcontractor risk

Competent using Excel and estimating software

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tender deadlines

Desirable Experience

Fast-track commercial fit-out or data centre experience

Knowledge of fire rating, acoustic and technical compliance requirements

Familiarity with UK and European construction standards

A trade or technical background in drylining, ceilings, flooring or interior fit-out

Whats on Offer

Salary up to £50,000

Fully remote live anywhere in the UK or Ireland

Hours: 8.00am5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am4.30pm Friday

Initially, you will travel to Ireland once a month for a few days

All required travel and accommodation in Ireland paid for

Projects across the UK and Europe, with occasional European travel

Full handover, ongoing support and good progression opportunities

Apply

If you are an experienced Estimator from an internal fit-out or specialist subcontracting background, apply with your CV for further details.

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