Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Estimator (Assistant to Senior Level)

Location: Leeds
Sector: Fit-Out & Refurbishment (Commercial, Industrial & Retail)
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience) + package

Our client is an established main contractor based in Leeds, specialising in fit-out and refurbishment projects across the commercial, industrial, and retail sectors. They have built a strong reputation through a mix of competitive tendering and repeat business, with a stable team where employees typically stay 5+ years.

Projects range from £30K to £3M, with a strong pipeline of work in the £500K range.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an Estimator, with consideration given to both Assistant and Senior-level candidates.

You will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates across a range of fit-out and refurbishment projects, working closely with the commercial and delivery teams.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support bid strategy and contribute to winning new work
• Ensure all submissions are completed accurately and on time

• Experience in estimating within construction (fit-out/refurbishment preferred)
• Open to Assistant through to Senior-level candidates
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
• Good communication and organisational skills

• Salary up to £40K (Assistant level) or up to £60K (Senior level)
• Discretionary bonus (including Christmas bonus)
• Annual salary reviews
• Car allowance (preferred over company car)
• Standard pension and holiday package
• Flexible working hours (core hours between 7:30am – 6:00pm)
• Long-term career stability with a low staff turnover environment