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Vacancies

Scoping Estimator – SFR515

Apr 14, 2026 , , by sfrrecruitment

Scoping Estimator – Construction & Maintenance

(Permanent)

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Rainham (Essex) or Oxford office (with regular site visits)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

SFR Recruitment Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a growing professional services, construction and maintenance business delivering a broad range of projects across the commercial, industrial and public sectors. Typical project values range from £200,000 to £5,000,000, covering planned maintenance, refurbishment, reactive works and medium construction packages.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced, commercially minded Scoping Estimator to identify, survey, scope and price works across a varied portfolio of projects and maintenance contracts. The role combines regular site visits with office-based estimating, requiring a practical understanding of construction methods, maintenance works and Schedule of Rates (SOR) pricing.

 

What’s on Offer

  • £45,000 – £55,000 salary package (DOE)
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
  • Free parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Progression opportunities within a growing business
  • Supportive, collaborative working environment

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend site visits to inspect, assess and fully scope required works
  • Prepare detailed, accurate cost estimates for construction and maintenance projects
  • Produce quotations covering labour, materials, subcontractors and plant
  • Interpret drawings, specifications and client requirements
  • Prepare estimates using Schedule of Rates (SOR) contracts and pricing mechanisms
  • Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal delivery teams
  • Identify risks, variations and value engineering opportunities
  • Assist with tender submissions and pricing documentation
  • Maintain accurate estimating records and cost databases
  • Support operational teams during project handover and mobilisation

 

Requirements

  • Experience in an estimating or surveying role within construction and/or maintenance
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, refurbishment and maintenance works
  • Experience using Schedule of Rates (SOR) contracts
  • Ability to undertake site surveys independently and define scopes accurately
  • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Competent with Microsoft Office and estimating software
  • Full UK driving licence

 

Desirable

  • Experience working on projects up to £200k in value
  • Knowledge of public sector or framework contracts
  • Trade background or construction qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ or equivalent)

 

Personal Attributes

  • Organised and self-motivated
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
  • Practical problem solver
  • Able to manage multiple quotations and deadlines simultaneously
  • Team player with a proactive approach

 

Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction Vacancies and Specification Positions within:  Door, window, Hardware, Ironmongery, Locks, Fenestration, Hinges, Architectural, Interior Products, Access Control, Fire, Security, Building Products, Fixing, Fasteners, Construction.

 

For more information, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions Ltd.

 

Vacancies

Senior Estimator – SFR482

Sep 30, 2025 , , by sfrrecruitment

Senior Estimator – Norwich

 

About Our client.

Our client is a unique hybrid commercial chartered surveying practice delivering end-to-end consultancy and contract solutions across the UK. With extensive experience across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and social housing, they deliver tailored, client-first strategies from the headquarters in Norwich and regional offices across the Midlands and Southeast.

The role

We are seeking a detail-driven and commercially focused Estimator to join this growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in preparing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates to support the consultancy and contracting services. Working across a diverse portfolio of sectors, the Estimator will contribute to winning work, maintaining profitability, and delivering value for clients.

 

Key Responsibilities

Can be found on the job description.

 

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience as an Estimator within construction or a related sector.
  • Strong knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and contract forms.
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
  • Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and client value.
  • Ability to interpret technical documents, specifications, and drawings.

 

Qualifications

  • HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (preferred but not essential).
  • Professional memberships (RICS, CIOB, CICES) desirable but not required.

 

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing, forward-thinking consultancy.
  • A collaborative, client-focused environment where innovation and efficiency are at the core of delivery.
  • Holiday package /closed on set days over the Christmas period
  • A dynamic, supportive work environment with a national reach

 

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

Vacancies

Ironmongery Estimator – SFR3444

Dec 10, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

Ironmongery – Estimator – Hybrid or remote.

South East

 

Our client is a manufacturer and supplier of Architectural Hardware and Access Control products. Members of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers.

Specifying and supply ironmongery in Commercial, Education, Residential, Healthcare and Hospitality sectors.

 

Duties:

 

  • Using Intec Scheduling software to schedule and price Architectural Ironmongery specifications from information by clients directly using all details provided.
  • To follow through from start to completion of project including Ironmongery order dates and delivery dates.
  • Ensuring Ironmongery specified meets the requirements of our fire door certification.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, whilst maintaining the highest level of professional conduct
  • To communicate with the procurement team and other team members to ensure smooth running of projects.
  • To ensure that all work leaving the estimating department has been checked before being sent to the client and is of an acceptable and high standard

 

Relevant Experience:

3+ Years Estimating and scheduling experience in Architectural Ironmongery

Experience in understanding how to commercially analyse ironmongery schedules in conjunction with door schedules, general arrangement drawings, fire strategy drawings, lock suiting strategies and NBS P21 specifications.

Good technical skills

 

Key competencies:

  • Preferably experienced using the Intec Scheduling software.
  • Competent on all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Organised and able to multitask
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work under pressure to deadlines
  • Technically knowledgeable about products

 

Relevant Education:

 

  • Minimum GCSE/”O” Level Maths and English
  • GAI Diploma (preferred but not essential)
Vacancies

Sales Estimator – SFR422

Jul 3, 2024 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading supplier of performance doorsets and architectural ironmongery providing high quality products ideally suited to the health, education, commercial, defence, office fit-out and high-end residential markets.

As a Sales Estimator within the key accounts departments, you will be responsible for quoting customer requirements and progressing quotes into sales.

Understand customer expectations and drive certain service levels across the business communicating with internal and external stake holders.

Maintain existing accounts and assist with development of new key accounts that will deliver new and continued business offering a full range of products include performance timber doorsets, ironmongery, joinery products.

JOB PURPOSE

•             Support the accounts manager with the day to day operations of valued key accounts.

•             Development of new key accounts as well as management of existing.

•             Maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.

•             Maximising business growth within key accounts.

•             Interpreting customer information into compliant quotations or costing options.

•             Work closely with all areas of the business to ensure effective delivery of customer requirements on time.

•             Proactive and clear communication.

•             Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure customer expectations are met.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1.            Self-motivated and organised individual.

2.            Experience of account management – on the job training will be given.

3.            Understanding of the range of products – full training will be given.

4.            Ability to work within a team environment.

5.            Ability to work under pressure.

6.            Advanced / Excellent Excel knowledge, V look up, Formulas, Pivot table – Full training to be given.

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions.

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