Senior Estimator - Flooring

Permanent Estimator - Birmingham

Project: Various commercial and residential flooring projects, from luxury developments to large-scale refurbishments
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting into: Directors

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and reputable flooring contractor boasting more than 30 years of expertise in providing top quality flooring and ceramic tiling services throughout the UK. The company specialises in an extensive range of flooring products, including impervious carpets, vinyl sheets, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), timber and laminate flooring, ceramic and stone tiles, slip resistant vinyl, and sports flooring-serving diverse sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, retail, leisure, and residential markets. Our client has established a solid reputation by fostering long term partnerships with clients and suppliers, consistently offering competitive pricing and outstanding aftercare services. With extensive experience and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, they are a reliable partner for all flooring and ceramic tiling requirements.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Estimator to play a key role as a part of the commercial team, you will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a wide range of flooring projects, encompassing both commercial and residential sectors, from upscale luxury developments to extensive refurbishment initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with project teams to support successful bids and contribute to the smooth delivery of high-quality flooring solutions across diverse sectors.

What We're Looking For

Experience:

* Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working with reputable flooring contractor
* Proven track record as an Estimator in flooring and soft flooring, with ceramic tiling experience considered an advantage but not essential

Key Skills:

* Analytical thinking
* Strong negotiation capabilities
* Efficient time management abilities
* Advanced numerical skills combined with keen commercial insight
* Skilled at teamwork and providing mentorship to junior team members
* A deep understanding of construction practices, regulations, and cost factors
* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal with an excellent attention to detail
* In-depth understanding of the estimating process, using computerized analytical systems to create accurate project cost estimates
* Proficient in utilising the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enhance efficiency and support project tasks

Key Responsibilities

* Commercial reporting
* Assist to the procurement processes
* Collection of pricing elements to form