Senior Estimator - Painting & Decorating

Job Description

Senior Estimator Painting & Decorating

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Job Title: Senior Estimator Painting & Decorating

Job reference Number: 398629-8381-26119

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimates, Quantity Surveying, Quantity Surveyor, Decorating, Paint, Dry Lining, Finishing, Decoration, Office Fit out, Fit-out, Fit Out, Refurb, Refurbishment, Commercial, Education, Student Accommodation Health, Retail, Interiors,

Location: Carlisle or Manchester

Remuneration: £45,000 - £55,000

Benefits: Company Car / Car allowance, Health, Comprehensive Benefits Package

The role Senior Estimator Painting & Decorating will involve:

Estimator position dealing with a range of commercial painting & decorating projects

Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover.

Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software.

Manage and track tender opportunities within CRM, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions.

Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids. xkybehq

Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability.

Working on project sizes varying in size from £4k to £4m

The ideal applicant will be a Senior Estimator Painting & Decorating with:

Must have Estimating experience within one or more of the following; decorating, and /or painting sectors

Preferably coming from a sub-contractor background with commercial project experience

Good technical knowledge and good understanding of industry processes, materials and costs

Highly organised with good attention to detail

Excellent communication skills both written and verbally

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Full UK driving license

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction vacancies and Specification positions within: Quantity Surveyor, QS, Quantity Surveying, Decorating, Paint, Dry Lining, Finishing, Office Fit out, Fit-out, Fit Out, Refurb, Refurbishment, Commercial, Education, Student Accommodation Health, Retail, Interiors,