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Vacancies

Estimator – SFR515

Apr 14, 2026 , , by sfrrecruitment

Estimator (Full-Time, Permanent)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Norwich (office-based)

The Role

We are working with a fast-growing, forward-thinking construction business delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious and detail-driven Estimator to join their commercial team.

This role would suit someone who enjoys analysing complex project information, interpreting specifications and drawings, and producing accurate, commercially robust pricing. You’ll play a key role in shaping projects from concept through to handover.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Pension scheme
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • 20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days
  • Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)
  • Retail and travel discounts
  • Free on-site parking

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, schedules and design information
  • Break down project documentation to identify scope, risks, gaps and cost drivers
  • Produce detailed cost estimates and pricing models for fit-out and refurbishment works
  • Carry out full take-offs and quantification from drawings
  • Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations for compliance and completeness
  • Build detailed pricing breakdowns and subcontract packages
  • Identify and highlight commercial and technical risks, scope gaps and ambiguities
  • Support value engineering exercises where appropriate
  • Provide clear cost breakdowns and pricing assumptions during project handover

Person Specification

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience estimating within the construction industry
  • Background in fit-out, refurbishment or interior construction projects
  • Strong ability to interpret drawings and specifications
  • Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills
  • Strong Excel and estimating software capability
  • Good understanding of construction methods and sequencing

Desirable

  • Degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar
  • Experience working under JCT contracts
  • Knowledge of cost planning and commercial risk management

Personal Attributes

  • Analytical and methodical approach to work
  • High attention to detail with the ability to spot inconsistencies
  • Commercially aware and realistic in pricing decisions
  • Confident communicator, able to liaise with designers, subcontractors and project teams

 

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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