Estimator - Interior Fit Out

Job Title: Estimator - Shop fitting

Job reference Number: -26254

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Procurement Manager, Procurement Advisor, Commercial Manager, Operations Manager, Buyer, Shop fitting, Shop Fit-Out, Commercial Fit-Out, Retro-Fit, Refurbishment, Refurb, Interiors, Joinery, Manufacturing, Metalwork, Shelving, Racking, Desk, Furniture, Ceilings, Dry lining, Decorating, Painting, Retail, Hospitality, Commercial, Education, Local Authority

Location: Leicester (Covering projects Nationally)

Remuneration: £60,000neg + Discretionary bonus

• Company Car / Car allowance
• Health scheme
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

The role Estimator - Interior Fit Out will involve:

• Hybrid Estimator / Procurement position dealing with a range of commercial shop fitting projects for hospitality, retail and office environments
• May be a requirement to travel nationally to projects to ensure successful ongoing delivery (typically once per week)
• Support project delivery through effective procurement, cost control and supplier management.
• Manage full tender process, from take-offs and pricing through to submission and handover
• Produce accurate estimates using drawings, specifications and supplier/subcontractor quotations
• Source and negotiate materials, services and subcontractor costs to achieve competitive pricing
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams
• Working on project sizes varying in size up to £1.5m (typically £80k-£250k)

The ideal applicant will be an Estimator - Interior Fit Out with:

• Must have Estimating experience within the Shop fitting or fit-out sectors or from a closely related background
• Candidates with a background in Procurement Management, Buying, Commercial Management or related, combined with previous Estimating experience are encouraged to apply
• Highly advantageous to have related manufacturing experience (eg furniture, light steel, joinery etc.)
• 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