Estimator / Surveyor
Refurbishment / Fit-Out Sector
Ringwood, Hampshire
Salary up to £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension
Blaymires Recruitment is representing a well-established refurbishment contractor based near Ringwood, Hampshire, who is looking to recruit an Estimator / Surveyor to join their commercial team.
The company has a long-standing reputation for delivering refurbishment, restoration, fit-out, shopfitting and extension projects across the UK. They work with an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients across the retail, leisure, education, medical, heritage and office sectors, with project values typically ranging from £200k to £4m.
Due to a steady increase in workload, they are now seeking an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor with traditional pricing experience who can manage projects from initial enquiry through to final account.
The role will involve working on fast-paced refurbishment and fit-out projects, so strong organisation, commercial awareness and the ability to visit sites when required will be important. You will be joining a friendly and supportive contractor with long-term growth plans, offering a stable, varied and rewarding career opportunity.
This position would suit an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Estimator / Surveyor with experience in refurbishment, fit-out, shopfitting or main contracting.
Key Responsibilities
* Tendering and pricing refurbishment and fit-out projects.
* Managing costs across multiple clients and projects.
* Preparing estimates, measurements, variations and final accounts.
* Subcontractor commercial control.
* Valuations and payment control to support positive cash flow.
* Reporting, forecasting and risk management.
* Developing strong client and subcontractor relationships.
* Supporting commercial improvement across the supply chain.
* Maintaining strong commercial awareness across live projects.
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Estimator / Surveyor.
* Background in refurbishment, fit-out, shopfitting or main contracting.
* HNC or degree qualification preferred.
* Good knowledge of JCT forms of contract.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Comfortable managing projects from tender stage through to final account.
On Offer
* Salary up to £65,000.
* £5,000 car allowance.
* 25 days holiday plus pension.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Annual pay reviews.
* Friendly and supportive working environment.
* Interesting and varied projects.
* Long-term career development.
To find out more about this opportunity, contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment