Estimator Refurbishment

Position: Estimator – Refurbishment
Estimator – Refurbishment

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary:
Up to £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Free Parking

Blaymires Recruitment is working with a well-established commercial refurbishment contractor based in Portsmouth that is looking to appoint an Estimator to join its growing team.

Operating as a principal contractor, the company delivers a wide range of commercial refurbishment projects across sectors including education, healthcare, local authority, defence, hospitality, and retail. Project values typically range from £100K to £4M.

With over 15 years of successful trading and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator seeking long-term career development within a stable and expanding business.

The company is open to considering candidates with refurbishment, fit-out, or surveying backgrounds.

Estimator Responsibilities

• Pricing projects from bills of quantities, specifications, and drawings

• Producing detailed take-offs from drawings

• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations

• Identifying labour, material, and programme requirements

• Attending internal tender review meetings with senior management

• Preparing and presenting accurate and commercially sound estimates

• Producing cost analysis and tender reports

• Maintaining and updating the cost database

Estimator Requirements

• Refurbishment or fit-out project experience

• Ability to tender projects both independently and within a team

• Experience using estimating software (Conquest preferred but not essential)

• Strong communication skills with clients, consultants, and internal teams

• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail

On Offer

• Salary up to £75,000
• £5,000 Car Allowance

• 25 Days Holiday

• Pension Scheme

• Professional and supportive working environment

• Ongoing training and development

• Genuine career progression opportunities

• Free Parking

For further information, please contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment