Estimator

Atkins Search · Nottingham, East Midlands

Estimator at Atkins Search, based in Nottingham, East Midlands, paying £45,000 - £48,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£45,000 - £48,000 per annum
Location
Nottingham, East Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
31 Aug 2026

Reference 7e8a92237f7c2344eaca314bbfcc10995c0e063e

About the role

Overview

Atkins Search have been retained by our client who are an established, reputable fit-out specialist contractor based in Nottingham to recruit an Estimator to join their team.

Client

Operating as one of the UK’s most trusted and collaborative fit-out contractors, our client has an excellent reputation for manufacturing and delivering projects across the commercial, retail, heritage and hospitality sectors.



Delivering interesting, prestigious and unique projects, our client has established themselves as a quality focused contractor who work collaboratively with their clients. Due to the continued growth of the business, they have an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team.

Established, thriving fit-out specialist
Flexible, working from home and the office
Professional, supportive working environment
Unique, interesting projects across the region
Nationally recognised for quality product and delivery
Excellent opportunities to progress and develop
Role



As the Estimator, you will be a key member of the preconstruction and commercial team, focusing on producing competitive tenders across the fit-out sector.



You will be joining an established, market-leading contractor with opportunities to progress as the business continues to grow, working as part of a close-knit team.  



Responsibilities



As the Estimator, you will be delivering varied, competitive tenders across multiple sectors within the fit-out discipline, working as part of an established Commercial team.

Review of tender documentation to establish subcontract trade package and material requirements
Assess tender documentation to compile individual trade package subcontract enquiries
Compilation and issuing of tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers
Assessment and alignment of received subcontract tenders
Identify and compile Tender Qualifications / Exclusions
Produce Tender Cost document
Produce take-offs for general works
Pricing of project Preliminaries based on programme duration and identification of preliminary
Person



The ideal candidate will have experience operating as an Estimator on behalf on behalf of a fitout contractor, with experience working on varied schemes as part of this sector.   

Ability to work well under pressure, to meet tight timescales and deadlines
Work well as part of a team as well as the ability to work with own initiative
Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
Excellent time management and negotiation skills
Remuneration



Excellent opportunity to join a reputable, market-leading fit-out contractor operating as part of a collaborative team.

Competitive salary and package
Car allowance
Hybrid working
Bonus scheme
Regular opportunities for progression
Generous holiday allowance
Company pension scheme


Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, and service in the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties regions.

Reference: 7e8a92237f7c2344eaca314bbfcc10995c0e063e · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 31 Aug 2026 · Listed via Atkins Search

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