Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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