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ABOUT THE COMPANY
You’ll be joining a well-established and reputable fit-out and refurbishment contractor operating across the North West. The company specialises in delivering high-quality Cat A, Cat B, and refurbishment projects for clients within the commercial, leisure, and education sectors.
Known for their collaborative approach, attention to detail and strong repeat-client base, this business combines design flair with technical expertise to deliver exceptional interiors. With a strong presence in the regional fit-out market, they offer stability, a supportive team culture and a clear opportunity to progress within a growing organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re seeking an experienced Estimator to join the pre-construction team in Manchester. This is a key position within the business, responsible for preparing competitive and accurate tenders for commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across the North West.
Working closely with senior management, project delivery teams and supply chain partners, you’ll play a vital role in developing winning bids and ensuring the commercial success of upcoming projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the preparation of tender submissions and cost estimates for Cat A, Cat B and refurbishment projects.
Reviewing drawings, specifications and project information to prepare accurate cost breakdowns and pricing strategies.
Engaging with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations and clarify scope.
Developing cost plans, bills of quantities, and pricing schedules in line with tender requirements.
Attending pre-tender and post-tender meetings to support bid presentations.
Identifying value engineering opportunities and alternative construction solutions.
Working collaboratively with design, commercial and project teams to align estimates with buildability and client objectives.
Maintaining accurate estimating records, databases and cost benchmarking information.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking regional contractor where you’ll have genuine influence and ownership over the estimating process.
REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
Proven experience as an Estimator within the commercial fit-out or refurbishment sector.
Strong knowledge of interior trades, finishes, MEP interfaces and construction methodologies.
Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Confidence in reviewing technical drawings and tender documentation.
Strong communication and negotiation skills when dealing with clients, consultants and supply chain.
Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
A proactive, organised approach with the ability to work independently and meet tender deadlines.
Based in or commutable to Manchester, with flexibility to visit sites or client offices as required.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
This business offers a supportive environment with strong professional development opportunities and a healthy work-life balance.
Competitive base salary (dependent on experience) plus annual bonus.
Manchester-based role with hybrid working flexibility.
Exposure to a wide variety of commercial interior and refurbishment projects.
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and shape the business’s pre-construction strategy.
Pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and other company benefits.
Professional training and career progression pathways into Senior Estimator or Pre-Construction Manager roles.
A collaborative, down-to-earth culture built around teamwork, quality and client satisfaction.
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Construction professionals,
looking for a career enhancing opportunity
Are you looking for new construction job? If you are a skilled construction professional, we will have an opportunity for you. We are an experienced construction recruitment agency and have an impressive track record of sourcing the best opportunities for the professionals we work for.
Providing you with an in-depth insight of industry knowledge, we can help you make the most informed decisions about your next move, now and for the entirety of your career.
Helping to enhance careers and teams
careers Enhanced in 2022
of our work comes from
repeat business
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both construction professionals and clients
average tenure of our consultants
Cityscape Recruitment is not like any other construction recruitment agency. Our business does not have a sales-driven environment, instead, we reward quality over quantity.
We use our specialist industry knowledge to help introduce and guide construction professionals into companies that best suit their desired career aspirations and personal goals. From Quantity Surveyors to Site Managers to Civil Engineers, we work to the same objective of helping to enhance their careers.
And our relationships don’t end on day one of a new role – we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-lasting relationships with both clients and construction professionals. And we are fortunate enough to work with many leading construction companies and professionals in London and throughout the rest of the UK.
SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.
What our clients say
We have worked with Alex Wallace and the Cityscape Recruitment team for a number of years now and find their service excellent.
They supply well matched and vetted candidates and very quickly understood all our requirements. They have always demonstrated good market knowledge and an ability to deliver to our requirements.
Commercial Director,
Main Contractor
I have used Cityscape Recruitment multiple times over the last 5 years. Very pleasant to deal with and all candidates put forward for interview are well suited to the position and well vetted by the team, so there is no time wasted with unsuitable applicants. I would highly recommend Cityscape. I intend to use them again in the future should any vacancies become available.
Operations Director,
Platt and Reilly Ltd
The Cityscape Recruitment team has always been great to deal with. Always ready to listen to our needs and requirements, a quality some recruiters do not appreciate or have, then advising where they can assist in our staff procurement. We look forward to working with Laura and Cityscape in the coming years.
Director,
Soilfix
Here are answers to some questions that you may have.
At Cityscape Recruitment we have teams of consultants who find opportunities for construction professionals in the following sectors:
Read more about our company here.
Our Residential Development team recruits for the very broad range of roles available in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries. From Quantity Surveyor to Technical Coordinator to Project Manager.
They can also recruit for the complete range of seniorities within these specialist areas. From Graduate roles, up to Heads of Departments and Managing Directors.
To view all our live roles, click here
Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.
Some of our key clients are Statom Group, 8Build, AJ Morrisroe and Sons, VolkerFitzpatrick, Troy Group and Bellway Homes.
Whatever your career aspirations may be, we will have the opportunities and the industry knowledge to share with you.
Our office is in Rickmansworth, West Hertfordshire. We are, therefore, best placed to provide recruitment services for London, the Home Counties, and the Southern Region of the country. However, we can and do recruit for the whole of the UK and have made many successful placements for construction professionals in the Midlands and the North and West regions of the country.
To view all of our live roles, click here
When you first contact us, be that through direct contact, responding to an advert or applying through our website, we will connect you with a consultant who works in your specialist area.
Initially, they will arrange a meeting to talk through your CV and career history. They will encourage you to go into detail about your background and experiences, capabilities and responsibilities, personal circumstances and any other factors they feel are relevant to help them build up a well-rounded profile of you.
We take extraordinary care in matching professionals to an opportunity – one that will help enhance their careers and a clients’ team. We therefore also use this meeting to empower you in your career. Using our extensive knowledge of the construction industry, we would provide in-depth overviews of businesses, projects and available roles, and guidance on where your strengths will add the most value and career potential.
After this meeting, the consultant will speak to a number of their clients about you and your CV. Who they speak to can be either jointly agreed upon or you can trust the judgement and expertise of the consultant to contact clients they feel are the best fit for your experience and goals.
If any clients are interested in meeting with you, the consultant will manage the interview process, coaching you before any interviews if required. (Further guidance can be found here.)
If you are successful in receiving an offer(s), our consultant will communicate this with you and help to negotiate the offer(s) and any other terms of employment.
Finally, we will support you in resigning from your current role, navigating potential counter offers and starting your new role.
Regency House
43 High Street
Rickmansworth
Hertfordshire
WD3 1ET
