Join Fit Out UK: Embark on a rewarding journey with Fit Out UK, where your skills, ideas, and passion are valued. Come help us build exceptional spaces and create memorable experiences.
Who are we?
At Fit Out UK, we're not just transforming spaces; we're shaping experiences. With a passion for excellence and an unwavering commitment to quality, we are a premier provider of bespoke interior fitouts across the United Kingdom.
Role Overview:
Create and maintain accurate and efficient preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions for projects in line with company objectives
Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Estimating and Tendering
- Oversee the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for projects, including labour, materials, and equipment.
- Ensure all tenders are completed and submitted on time, meeting client specifications and deadlines.
- Analyse project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to understand client requirements.
- Identify risks and opportunities in project tenders, recommending strategies to mitigate or leverage these.
- Manage value engineering processes to optimise costs and maximise project profitability.
- Manage Subcontractor and supplier relations, research prices and obtain quotes in line with project specifications.
2. Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather market intelligence and negotiate terms.
- Attend client meetings, site visits, and pre-tender interviews as required.
- Provide advice and support to clients on cost-related queries and project feasibility.
3. Process Improvement
- Implement and maintain robust estimating processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyse market trends and competitors to ensure estimates remain competitive.
- Review completed projects to assess the accuracy of estimates and identify lessons learned for future improvement.
- Liaise with internal manufacturing teams to ensure best practice…
4. Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure all estimates comply with company policies, industry regulations, and health & safety requirements.
- Produce regular reports on tender activity, success rates, and pipeline opportunities for senior management.
- Maintain accurate records of all tender submissions and cost estimates.
Skills:
- Proven experience in estimating within [industry, e.g., construction, engineering, infrastructure].
- Strong knowledge of estimating software and tools (e.g., Conquest, Causeway, Excel).
- Exceptional numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strategic thinking and decision-making.
- Problem-solving and adaptability.
- Organisation and time management.
Fit Out UK, are an equal opportunities employer, our policy is that no current or prospective employee, or third party, will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of their race (including nationality, ethnicity or national origin), religion or belief, sex, marital status or civil partnership, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, age or disability. We recognise the nine protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and are committed to applying the provisions of the Act in full, in all areas of our business.
Should you require any further information or support please contact us directly.
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Estimating: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
