Estimator

Estimator Commercial Fit-Out Birmingham

Joshua Robert are proud to be partnering with a fast-growing Birmingham-based design and build contractor to recruit an Estimator to join their growing commercial team.

Want to price exciting projects, work closely with designers and project managers, and play a key role in winning new business?

This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious, design-led contractor delivering some of Birmingham's most recognisable restaurants, bars, workplaces and heritage refurbishments.

Our client is looking for an Estimator to support the pricing and tendering of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects, typically valued up to £500k.

You'll be involved from the early stages of a project, reviewing drawings and specifications, carrying out take-offs, obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotations, and building accurate, competitive tenders.

Working closely with the Project Managers and in-house design team, you'll play an important role in ensuring projects are priced commercially, accurately and with a strong understanding of the scope and risks involved.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing estimates and pricing tenders for commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects up to £500k.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish project scope.
• Carrying out detailed quantity take-offs and material measurements.
• Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Building up accurate cost plans, estimates and tender submissions.
• Identifying potential commercial risks, cost savings and opportunities.
• Liaising with Project Managers, designers and suppliers to clarify project requirements.
• Supporting the commercial team with cost tracking, variations and project budgets where required.

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in an Estimating, Quantity Surveying or commercial role within construction.
• Ideally, experience in commercial fit-out, interiors or refurbishment.
• Alternatively, a construction-related degree or HNC/HND with a strong interest in developing an estimating career.
• Confident reading construction drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of quantity take-offs and construction costs.
• Competent with Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• An organised, proactive approach with good communication skills.
• Able to commute to Birmingham.

What's on offer:

• The opportunity to price a varied portfolio of exciting Birmingham projects.
• Exposure to projects from initial tender through to delivery.
• Close collaboration with an experienced team of Project Managers and designers.
• A growing business offering genuine opportunities for career progression.
• A hands-on role where your contribution will have a direct impact on winning work.
• Salary and benefits to be confirmed.

If you're an Estimator looking for your next opportunity within a growing, design-led fit-out contractor, we'd love to hear from you.