About the job

Description

Estimator – Fit-Out & Interiors
Location: Somerset
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year
Reports to: Managing Director
Manages: Junior Estimator
We’re working with a leading interiors and fit-out specialist to recruit an experienced Estimator with a solid commercial background and the ability to support project delivery from tender through to final account.
This role is hands-on, commercially led and central to how the business secures and delivers profitable work. You’ll be involved across the full lifecycle — producing accurate take-offs and estimates, engaging with the supply chain, supporting operational delivery, and managing variations and final accounts.
You’ll also have line management responsibility for a Junior Estimator, so team leadership and mentoring is a key part of this role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Producing accurate take-offs and estimates for retail, commercial and public sector interior fit-out projects
• Preparing tender packs, interrogating subcontractor returns and negotiating contract sums
• Leading pre-construction commercial planning — profitability models, procurement schedules, and risk assessments
• Supporting delivery teams with on-site valuations, variation management, and final account submissions
• Ensuring all pricing and supply chain activity aligns with JCT/NEC contract terms
• Staying commercially sharp on house accounts and pricing exercises to keep the offer competitive
• Managing and mentoring a Junior Estimator — setting the standard on performance, development, and commercial discipline

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in estimating and cost management in the fit-out, interiors, or specialist subcontracting sector
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
• Confident managing project risks, supply chain relationships, and client negotiations
• Proficient with estimating tools (e.g., Bluebeam) and MS Office
• Clear communicator, comfortable presenting commercial submissions to leadership or clients
• Able to lead and develop a junior member of staff
• Commercially astute, organised, and comfortable working on multiple projects at once

Ideal Background:

• Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager or Commercial Manager with interiors experience
• Background in retail, commercial, or public sector fit-out projects
• BTEC or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field

If interested please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk

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