Estimator – Residential Fit-Out

City, Leeds
Think Recruitment

Estimator – Residential Fit-Out / Office-to-Residential Conversion
Leeds – Office-Based
50,000 – 60,000
Start: ASAP

An established and forward-thinking design & build contractor based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team on a full-time, permanent basis. The business specialises in office-to-residential conversions and residential fitouts, including high-rise (HRB) and heritage schemes, with projects ranging in value from 250k to 30M.

Currently delivering a 19M turnover, they have 29M worth of confirmed work in the pipeline-with 70% expected to start this year-and are targeting 30M+ turnover by the next financial year. This is a pivotal moment for the company’s growth, and this role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of pricing and estimating activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to submission, taking full responsibility for pricing.
• Produce accurate cost plans, tender submissions, and take-offs for a wide range of residential conversion and fit-out projects.
• Liaise with the design, pre-construction, and commercial teams to ensure budget alignment from concept through to delivery.
• Build and maintain a strong database of subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Provide cost/value engineering input to influence design decisions.
• Ensure all estimates fully comply with fire safety regulations, HRB requirements, and the specific legal and technical details that apply to residential construction.
• Conduct risk analysis and advise on commercial implications.
• Work closely with a commercial team of 4 Quantity Surveyors and 1 Buyer.

Requirements

• Background in residential fit-out, apartment fitouts, or office-to-residential conversion.
• Deep understanding of current UK fire regulations and how they apply to residential buildings-including high-rise buildings (over 7 storeys).
• Familiarity with the specific technical and compliance requirements of heritage properties is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant estimating experience in the construction sector.
• Comfortable working on projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Location & Project Scope

• This is a Leeds-based, office-based role.
• 90% of the work is in Yorkshire, primarily in and around Leeds, with some projects occasionally taken on elsewhere in the UK for key repeat clients.
• The work typically includes office-to-residential conversions, high-rise buildings, and heritage projects, often under permitted development or full planning.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of 50,000 – 60,000 (DOE).
• Free on-site parking.
• A key role within a growing contractor entering a significant expansion phase.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the estimating function.
• Stable and well-supported team environment with long-term pipeline security.
• Exposure to varied and technically engaging residential projects.
• Work with a highly experienced and integrated delivery team under one roof.

If you’re an experienced Estimator ready to step into a critical role with full responsibility and visibility-and with the chance to be part of a company shaping residential conversions in the North-this could be your next move.