Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating

Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating Job Title: Senior Estimator – Painting & Decorating Job reference Number: (phone number removed) 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. * 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