Estimator - Fit-Out & Interiors 
Location: Somerset 
Start date: ASAP 
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year 
Reports to: Managing Director
Manages: Junior Estimator
We're working with a leading interiors and fit-out specialist to recruit an experienced Estimator with a solid commercial background and the ability to support project delivery from tender through to final account.
This role is hands-on, commercially led and central to how the business secures and delivers profitable work. You'll be involved across the full lifecycle — producing accurate take-offs and estimates, engaging with the supply chain, supporting operational delivery, and managing variations and final accounts.
You'll also have line management responsibility for a Junior Estimator, so team leadership and mentoring is a key part of this role.

What You'll Be Doing:
Producing accurate take-offs and estimates for retail, commercial and public sector interior fit-out projects
Preparing tender packs, interrogating subcontractor returns and negotiating contract sums
Leading pre-construction commercial planning — profitability models, procurement schedules, and risk assessments
Supporting delivery teams with on-site valuations, variation management, and final account submissions
Ensuring all pricing and supply chain activity aligns with JCT/NEC contract terms
Staying commercially sharp on house accounts and pricing exercises to keep the offer competitive
Managing and mentoring a Junior Estimator — setting the standard on performance, development, and commercial disciplineWhat We're Looking For:
Proven experience in estimating and cost management in the fit-out, interiors, or specialist subcontracting sector
Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
Confident managing project risks, supply chain relationships, and client negotiations
Proficient with estimating tools (e.g., Bluebeam) and MS Office
Clear communicator, comfortable presenting commercial submissions to leadership or clients
Able to lead and develop a junior member of staff
Commercially astute, organised, and comfortable working on multiple projects at onceIdeal Background:
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager or Commercial Manager with interiors experience
Background in retail, commercial, or public sector fit-out projects
BTEC or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related fieldIf interested please feel free to get in touch on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)