Senior Estimator in Gloucester, Gloucestershire
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Our client, a leading interiors and retail fit-out contractor, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their growing team in Gloucester. With a reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget across the retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth.
The successful candidate will lead on pre-contract and tender activity, bringing both technical expertise and commercial acumen. With further growth planned, this position offers the opportunity to progress into overseeing the estimating department in the near future.
Senior Estimator - Benefits
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE)
Car allowance
Private medical cover
Pension scheme
28 days' annual leave (including 7 days allocated at Christmas)
Annual performance bonus
Training and development opportunities
Clear path to progression, including potential leadership of the estimating team
Senior Estimator - Role Overview
Take the lead on all tender and pre-contract activities
Oversee preparation, pricing, and submission of tenders
Provide detailed cost breakdowns and analysis
Obtain competitive sub-contractor and supplier prices
Manage procurement processes and ensure compliance documentation is in place
Hold and attend regular tender review meetings
Prepare and submit high-quality bids within deadlines
Conduct post-tender negotiations with clients
Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, consultants, and internal teams
Senior Estimator - Requirements
Proven experience as an Estimator within the fit-out industry (retail, hospitality, or commercial)
Shopfitting experience advantageous
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple workloads and meet tight deadlines
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and methodical working style
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office packages
Commutable to Gloucester
Full UK driving licenceBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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