Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Location: Halton

Estimator

Location:

Warrington (Full-Time Office Based)

Sector:
Main Contractor - Retail Fit Out

Salary:
Up to £65,000 (DOE)

The Company

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 with in 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

Direct reporting line to senior leadership