Our client is a growing and well-established main contractor based in Warrington, delivering fast-paced retail fit out projects across the UK.
With a strong pipeline of work and a high volume of incoming enquiries, the business continues to expand and works with several notable high street retail brands. As part of their growth strategy, they are looking to appoint a dedicated Estimator to streamline and strengthen their pre-construction function.
The Role
This is a newly created role due to business growth. Currently, the commercial team manages estimating from start to finish alongside their Quantity Surveying responsibilities. The company is now looking to introduce a specialist Estimator to create a more efficient, structured, and scalable pre-construction process.
The Estimator will report directly to the Managing QS and play a key role in pricing and securing new projects.
This is a full-time, office-based position in Warrington.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates for retail fit out projects
Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
Produce accurate take-offs and build-ups
Issue and manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries
Evaluate subcontractor quotations and level comparisons
Assist in developing a more streamlined and structured estimating process
Work closely with the commercial and operational teams during tender stage
Support handover of secured projects to the delivery team
Systems & Software
Currently using Excel for estimating
Open to implementing specialist estimating software (e.g. Conquest or CostX) depending on candidate experience and business needs
Opportunity to influence and shape the estimating function as the company grows
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Experience as an Estimator within retail fit out or retail construction
Strong understanding of fast-track project environments
Ability to price projects independently from enquiry through to submission
Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical skills
Confident working in a growing business environment
Desirable:
Experience within high street retail fit out
Background in general retail construction or Facilities Management (FM) considered
Experience using estimating software such as Conquest or CostX
What's on Offer
Salary up to £65,000 for the right candidate
Opportunity to shape and build a dedicated estimating function
Strong pipeline of work with well-known high street brands
Growing, ambitious business with long-term stability
