Senior Estimator

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Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating

Job Title: Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating

Job reference Number: 398629-8381-26119

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimates, Quantity Surveying, Quantity Surveyor, Decorating, Paint, Dry Lining, Finishing, Decoration, Office Fit out, Fit-out, Fit Out, Refurb, Refurbishment, Commercial, Education, Student Accommodation Health, Retail, Interiors,

Location: Carlisle or Manchester

Remuneration: £45,000 – £55,000

Benefits: Company Car / Car allowance, Health, Comprehensive Benefits Package

The role Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating will involve:

  • Estimator position dealing with a range of commercial painting & decorating projects
  • Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover.
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software.
  • Manage and track tender opportunities within CRM, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions.
  • Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability.
  • Working on project sizes varying in size from £4k to £4m

The ideal applicant will be a Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating with:

  • Must have Estimating experience within one or more of the following; decorating, and /or painting sectors
  • Preferably coming from a sub-contractor background with commercial project experience
  • Good technical knowledge and good understanding of industry processes, materials and costs
  • Highly organised with good attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
  • Full UK driving license

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Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating

Job Title: Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating

Job reference Number: 398629-8381-26119

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimates, Quantity Surveying, Quantity Surveyor, Decorating, Paint, Dry Lining, Finishing, Decoration, Office Fit out, Fit-out, Fit Out, Refurb, Refurbishment, Commercial, Education, Student Accommodation Health, Retail, Interiors,

Location: Carlisle or Manchester

Remuneration: £45,000 – £55,000

Benefits: Company Car / Car allowance, Health, Comprehensive Benefits Package

The role Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating will involve:

  • Estimator position dealing with a range of commercial painting & decorating projects
  • Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover.
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software.
  • Manage and track tender opportunities within CRM, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions.
  • Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability.
  • Working on project sizes varying in size from £4k to £4m

The ideal applicant will be a Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating with:

  • Must have Estimating experience within one or more of the following; decorating, and /or painting sectors
  • Preferably coming from a sub-contractor background with commercial project experience
  • Good technical knowledge and good understanding of industry processes, materials and costs
  • Highly organised with good attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
  • Full UK driving license

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Posted: May 3rd, 2026