Senior Estimator
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Job Summary
Job Description
Senior Estimator Fit-Out & Refurbishment
Location: Bristol (Hybrid 2 days office / 3 days remote)
Salary: 55000 car allowance benefits (EV scheme pension 33 days holiday)
About the Opportunity
Hatched Talent Solutions is representing a leading fit-out and refurbishment contractor seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take ownership of their estimating function and lead a small capable team.
This is a hands-on leadership-level role with a company that specialises in transforming spaces and places delivering high-quality refurbishments fit-outs and repurposing projects rather than new builds. Typical project values range from 200k to 3m covering commercial leisure education and residential environments.
If youre an experienced Estimator ready to manage a team and bring structure commercial acumen and leadership to a growing business this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact.
The Role
As Senior Estimator you will:
- Lead and manage a small estimating team setting priorities deadlines and quality standards.
- Take ownership of tender enquiries pricing and bid submissions from concept through to handover.
- Prepare and present fully costed tender packages incorporating build costs preliminaries fees and value-engineering options.
- Oversee subcontractor tender returns comparisons and market pricing analysis.
- Coordinate all estimating activities to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Collaborate closely with commercial operations and business development teams to strengthen process efficiency and bid quality.
- Mentor and develop team members encouraging growth and accountability.
- Liaise directly with clients consultants and supply chain partners to clarify scope and negotiate terms.
- Attend project handovers providing insight and continuity to the delivery team.
About You
Were looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within fit-out refurbishment or design & build environments.
- Is comfortable managing both people and process leading by example and maintaining high commercial standards.
- Brings experience delivering tenders typically between 500k and 3m.
- Understands the full tender lifecycle and is confident running multiple bids simultaneously.
- Adopts a flexible proactive working style someone equally effective in the office at home or with clients on-site.
- Communicates with confidence builds relationships easily and thrives in a collaborative culture.
Package & Benefits
- Salary: 55000 65000 (DOE)
- Car Allowance: 5000 (or EV Salary Sacrifice scheme)
- Holidays: 25 days bank holidays (33 total)
- Pension & healthcare options
- Flexible hybrid working
- Supportive modern working environment with genuine work-life balance
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Gas Chromatography
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Construction Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Auto Estimating
About Company
51-100 employees
In a dynamic and competitive market, businesses require innovative recruitment solutions to access the right talent efficiently. Hatched Talent Solutions is founded on the passion of delivering collaborative, personalised, solutions-based recruitment services that address specific bu ... View more
