Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator - Painting & Decorating

Job Title: Senior Estimator - Painting & Decorating

Job reference Number: -26119

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimates, Quantity Surveying, Quantity Surveyor, Decorating, Paint, Dry Lining, Finishing, Decoration, Office Fit out, Fit-out, Fit Out, Refurb, Refurbishment, Commercial, Education, Student Accommodation Health, Retail, Interiors,

Location: Carlisle or Manchester

Remuneration: £45,000 - £55,000

Benefits: Company Car / Car allowance, Health, Comprehensive Benefits Package

The role Senior Estimator - Painting & Decorating will involve:

• Estimator position dealing with a range of commercial painting & decorating projects
• Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software.
• Manage and track tender opportunities within CRM, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions.
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids.
• Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability.
• Working on project sizes varying in size from £4k to £4m

The ideal applicant will be a Senior Estimator - Painting & Decorating with:

• Must have Estimating experience within one or more of the following; decorating, and /or painting sectors
• Preferably coming from a sub-contractor background with commercial project experience
• 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