Senior Estimator - Commercial fit out

Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire | Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (Negotiable)

Are you an experienced Estimator with a background in commercial fit-out projects? Are you ready for a new challenge with the opportunity to progress into a Preconstruction Manager role? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a skilled Senior Estimator to join our client's growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to not only manage cost planning and estimation but also grow into a leadership role in preconstruction. If you are passionate about commercial fit-out projects, possess excellent communication skills, and have a drive for success, we want to hear from you!

Perks & Benefits

  • Vehicle (or allowance) provided
  • Phone and laptop included
  • Uniform provided
  • Pension scheme
  • Projects within a 50-mile radius, with occasional travel opportunities

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop RFQs (requests for quotations) from initial design concepts and issue to subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Conduct site visits with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Produce project cost plans and lead client discussions on cost and technical aspects.
  • Collaborate with the design team to ensure projects meet budget requirements and technical specifications.
  • Coordinate building regulations applications and assist with planning applications.
  • Carry out contract reviews and final negotiations with suppliers/subcontractors.
  • Create detailed project programs in coordination with the design and operations teams.
  • Lead project handovers and attend client project meetings to ensure successful execution.
  • Manage variations to contracts and facilitate clear communication among all stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Experience in the office fitout or commercial construction sector.
  • Ability to read and understand architectural plans and negotiate contracts/pricing.
  • Strong understanding of building regulations and project management principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and other IT platforms.
  • Membership of RICS or project management certification.
  • Experience with project programming and cost planning for commercial fit-outs.
  • A proactive, solution-focused attitude and excellent communication skills.

Why Join?
This is a dynamic, growing company offering you the chance to not only take on senior estimating responsibilities but also develop into a Preconstruction Manager—a role with clear progression! Work alongside a talented team and take part in exciting, high-value projects. If you're eager to progress your career and enjoy a mix of office and site-based work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How to Apply:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and explore an exciting new opportunity, we want to hear from you! Get in touch with us to discuss this fantastic role. We are recruiting on behalf of our client and look forward to helping you take the next step in your career.

Universal Business Team (“UBT”) is a global enterprise spanning 19 countries across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Central America and Australasia. UBT, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a diversified business consultancy that supports clients with business-advisory and group-buying services with the objective to help businesses develop a competitive edge. UBT was launched in 2009 in response to the Global Financial Crisis to support client organisations that were either in distress or looking to improve their competitiveness and financial performance. Currently, UBT turns over $500M (AUD) and has aspirations for significant growth over the next three to five years. A recent decision was made to bring four separate global regions together under the one global brand and leadership team. UBT’s business advisory services comprise corporate training, consulting, recruitment, accounting, and group buying services. UBT facilitates leadership and business excellence for our client’s in their respective industries. Through the group buying function, UBT nurtures mutually-beneficial relationships between member businesses and world-leading providers of business goods and services. The outcome to which we strive is a “win-win” for small-to-medium enterprises and big business alike. UBT provides services and products to approximately 3,000 independent, family-owned businesses globally with combined annual revenues exceeding $12B (AUD). The majority are small to medium sized enterprises with typical annual revenue ranges between $5m-$20m. However, there are also some larger businesses with annual revenues in the range of $100m-$250m. The unifying feature of all UBT’s clients is that the owners are parishioners of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). UBT (which is owned by the PBCC) supports clients by providing products, services and support designed to increase their profitability and growth. The after-tax profits generated by UBT are reinvested into community initiatives, predominantly through schools (established to educate the children of Brethren families) and charities, such as the Rapid Relief Team (“RRT”) and the Red Cross. UBT Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We will apply a rigorous, objective selection process using non-discriminatory criteria, as far as possible on behalf of all the businesses we recruit for.To view our policy in full please contact [email protected]

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