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Estimator

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Estimator (Full-Time, Permanent)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Norwich (office-based)

The Role

We are working with a fast-growing, forward-thinking construction business delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious and detail-driven Estimator to join their commercial team.

This role would suit someone who enjoys analysing complex project information, interpreting specifications and drawings, and producing accurate, commercially robust pricing. You’ll play a key role in shaping projects from concept through to handover.

What’s on Offer

  * Competitive salary package

  * Pension scheme

  * Professional development and training opportunities

  * 20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days

  * Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)

  * Retail and travel discounts

  * Free on-site parking

Key Responsibilities

  * Review and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, schedules and design information

  * Break down project documentation to identify scope, risks, gaps and cost drivers

  * Produce detailed cost estimates and pricing models for fit-out and refurbishment works

  * Carry out full take-offs and quantification from drawings

  * Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations for compliance and completeness

  * Build detailed pricing breakdowns and subcontract packages

  * Identify and highlight commercial and technical risks, scope gaps and ambiguities

  * Support value engineering exercises where appropriate

  * Provide clear cost breakdowns and pricing assumptions during project handover

Person Specification

Essential

  * Minimum 5 years’ experience estimating within the construction industry

  * Background in fit-out, refurbishment or interior construction projects

  * Strong ability to interpret drawings and specifications

  * Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills

  * Strong Excel and estimating software capability

  * Good understanding of construction methods and sequencing

Desirable

  * Degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar

  * Experience working under JCT contracts

  * Knowledge of cost planning and commercial risk management

Personal Attributes

  * Analytical and methodical approach to work

  * High attention to detail with the ability to spot inconsistencies

  * Commercially aware and realistic in pricing decisions

  * Confident communicator, able to liaise with designers, subcontractors and project teams

For more information, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions Ltd

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