Estimator - Painting, Decorating & Interior Fit-Out

Estimator / Senior Estimator - Painting & Decorating

Location: Central London
Salary: -50,000 - -55,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office-based with occasional site visits
Sector: Commercial Painting & Decorating / Interior Fit-Out

Job Description

Optima Site Solutions is recruiting an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator on behalf of an established commercial painting and decorating contractor based in Central London.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in commercial painting and decorating, specialist finishes, interior fit-out or related construction finishing trades who can confidently manage tenders and produce accurate, competitive estimates.

This position would suit an intermediate or senior-level Estimator who understands specialist subcontractor packages, has good commercial awareness and is comfortable taking ownership of the estimating process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive tenders for commercial painting, decorating and interior finishing projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documentation.
• Carry out accurate measurements and quantity take-offs.
• Build up labour, material, access and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify tender risks, scope gaps, qualifications and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare quotations, tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Attend occasional site visits, tender meetings and project handovers.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Estimator within construction, ideally at intermediate or senior level.
• Experience in commercial painting and decorating, specialist finishes or interior fit-out is strongly preferred.
• Previous estimating experience with a specialist subcontractor or construction finishing contractor would be highly relevant.
• Good understanding of painting and decorating materials, labour requirements, access arrangements and project costs.
• Confident reading construction drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Ability to independently prepare accurate estimates and manage tender submissions.
• Strong numerical skills, commercial awareness and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Digital take-off or estimating software experience would be advantageous.
• Good communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to work full-time from the Central London office.

What''s on Offer

• Salary of -50,000 - -55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Opportunity to work on commercial painting, decorating and interior finishing projects.
• Responsibility for managing tenders and contributing to the wider commercial team.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from experienced Estimators, Senior Estimators and specialist subcontractor Estimators with backgrounds in:

• Commercial painting and decorating
• Interior fit-out and refurbishment
• Specialist coatings and finishes
• Wallcoverings and decorative finishes
• Construction finishing trades

Candidates with direct painting and decorating estimating experience will be of particular interest, although relevant experience in closely related interior finishing trades will also be considered.

Apply Now

If you have experience estimating commercial painting and decorating or interior finishing packages and are looking for a permanent opportunity in Central London, apply today with your updated CV.

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