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Posted 20 July, 2026

Estimator / Surveyor

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd
Southampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Estimator / Surveyor
Refurbishment / Fit-Out Sector
Ringwood, Hampshire
Salary up to £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

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Blaymires Recruitment is representing a well-established refurbishment contractor based near Ringwood, Hampshire, who is looking to recruit an Estimator / Surveyor to join their commercial team.

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The company has a long-standing reputation for delivering refurbishment, restoration, fit-out, shopfitting and extension projects across the UK. They work with an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients across the retail, leisure, education, medical, heritage and office sectors, with project values typically ranging from £200k to £4m.

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Due to a steady increase in workload, they are now seeking an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor with traditional pricing experience who can manage projects from initial enquiry through to final account.

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The role will involve working on fast-paced refurbishment and fit-out projects, so strong organisation, commercial awareness and the ability to visit sites when required will be important. You will be joining a friendly and supportive contractor with long-term growth plans, offering a stable, varied and rewarding career opportunity.

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This position would suit an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Estimator / Surveyor with experience in refurbishment, fit-out, shopfitting or main contracting.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Tendering and pricing refurbishment and fit-out projects.
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  • Managing costs across multiple clients and projects.
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  • Preparing estimates, measurements, variations and final accounts.
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  • Subcontractor commercial control.
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  • Valuations and payment control to support positive cash flow.
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  • Reporting, forecasting and risk management.
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  • Developing strong client and subcontractor relationships.
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  • Supporting commercial improvement across the supply chain.
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  • Maintaining strong commercial awareness across live projects.
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Candidate Requirements

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  • Minimum 5 years experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Estimator / Surveyor.
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  • Background in refurbishment, fit-out, shopfitting or main contracting.
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  • HNC or degree qualification preferred.
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  • Good knowledge of JCT forms of contract.
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  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
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  • Comfortable managing projects from tender stage through to final account.
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On Offer

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  • Salary up to £65,000.
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  • £5,000 car allowance.
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  • 25 days holiday plus pension.
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  • Ongoing training and development.
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  • Annual pay reviews.
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  • Friendly and supportive working environment.
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  • Interesting and varied projects.
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  • Long-term career development.
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To find out more about this opportunity, contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment Ltd

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