Senior Estimator – CAT A & CAT B Fit Out Projects
£65,000 – £70,000 + package – Chorley, Lancashire
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join a well-established and growing commercial property and asset management business on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to work across a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial fit‑out projects, with strong exposure to CAT A and CAT B works. You will need to be highly organised, detail‑focused, and comfortable managing multiple tenders and estimates simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with internal company procedures
- Interpret client briefs accurately and effectively
- Produce detailed cost plans aligned with design briefs and supporting documentation
- Manage multiple live estimates and tenders simultaneously
- Price projects using technical knowledge, often with varying levels of information
- Assess and include compliance requirements within costings
- Liaise closely with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing
- Conduct site surveys to support design development and quantification
- Assess programme impact on costings and adjust accordingly
- Provide pre‑construction advice to support project decision‑making
- Identify and account for risk within estimates
- Carry out any additional reasonable duties as required
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in construction estimating, ideally within commercial office and industrial fit‑out (CAT A & CAT B)
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Highly organised with strong time management
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and adapt quickly when priorities change
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Employee referral programme
- Modern office environment
- Company events
- Birthday off (following successful probation)
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
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£65,000 – £70,000 + package – Chorley, Lancashire
The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join a well-established and growing commercial property and asset management business on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to work across a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial fit‑out projects, with strong exposure to CAT A and CAT B works. You will need to be highly organised, detail‑focused, and comfortable managing multiple tenders and estimates simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with internal company procedures
- Interpret client briefs accurately and effectively
- Produce detailed cost plans aligned with design briefs and supporting documentation
- Manage multiple live estimates and tenders simultaneously
- Price projects using technical knowledge, often with varying levels of information
- Assess and include compliance requirements within costings
- Liaise closely with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing
- Conduct site surveys to support design development and quantification
- Assess programme impact on costings and adjust accordingly
- Provide pre‑construction advice to support project decision‑making
- Identify and account for risk within estimates
- Carry out any additional reasonable duties as required
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in construction estimating, ideally within commercial office and industrial fit‑out (CAT A & CAT B)
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Highly organised with strong time management
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and adapt quickly when priorities change
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Employee referral programme
- Modern office environment
- Company events
- Birthday off (following successful probation)
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
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