Equals One
Ecclesfield, Sheffield
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Estimator Building Refurbishment & Fit Out Salary between £55k to £65k including a car/allowance + mobile phone/allowance, pension option Sheffield S35 office based Hours Monday to Friday 8 am 5pm The Company A regional main contractor based in South Yorkshire is now looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to join its existing team, on building refurbishment projects, fit out and design & build covering the Retail, Industrial, Commercial & Education sector, valuing between £100k - £3m. This regional contractor has a long-established reputation nationally with a turnover in the region of £5m. The Candidate With a proven experience as an estimator within the construction environment, you will be a professional who can offer experience and insight into building estimating. As an experienced estimator you will have good communication skills and be able to report your professional opinions to other estimating team members. Estimator Responsibilities Sole responsibility to deliver estimates on time Take off all materials from client drawings Process net cost estimates in their entirety Assess net cost estimates for risk and opportunity in conjunction with the CM/QS where appropriate Lead pre-start meetings with explanations as necessary on specific work items relating to the project Send out sub-contract packages for quotations and screen on return Send out enquiries for materials Provide full labour, plant and materials breakdown at post-contract stage Read, interpret and fully understand and conform to all tender documentation and requirements Attend and contribute to presentations and interviews Take off quantities for traditional and Design & Build, tenders Produce cost advice including cost plans and basic estimates The ideal candidate would be currently working within a similar role for a main contractor, with at least 8 years experience of working on building refurbishment projects. This role would be suitable for a senior estimator that is looking for the opportunity to join an established contractor that is still growing within these tough times. Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv by return. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.