Estimator

Our client specializes in construction, fit-out and refurbishment of high-performance spaces. They primarily deliver technically complex projects across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, education, and industrial facilities, often working with long-term clients and offering bespoke, end-to-end solutions including in-house joinery. The company is a long-established, family-origin business known for its focus on quality, trust, and skilled workmanship, with a strong presence in the UK construction market and a reputation built on repeat client relationships.

Due to ongoing success, our client now requires an Estimator to join their dynamic and experienced team. You will review jobs, pull together the scope, measure and price works, submit quotations to clients, and support the design process.

What's in it for you?

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Predominantly office based, with UK-wide travel to sites as required.
• £50,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Company car.
• Training provided where required.

Position Overview

• Act as a client-focused contact during pre-construction and pricing stages.
• Review enquiries, drawings and specifications to define project scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed take-offs, measurements and cost estimates.
• Develop clear, competitive pricing and quotation submissions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to support design development and coordination.
• Manage elements of the design process, ensuring cost, buildability and programme alignment.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value-engineering options.
• Travel to sites and client locations across the UK as required.

Position Requirements

• Experience in construction the construction sector is essential along with estimation experience, our client is happy to consider junior candidate with strong relevant experience.
• Strong ability to review drawings and specifications, develop scope, and carry out measurements.
• Ability to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive quotations.
• Excellent communication skills with experience liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Design coordination support experience (or willingness to develop this) and strong attention to detail.

Please note this job description is a general overview and may be subject to change in line with our client's requirements. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.