Estimator / Surveyor

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.