Construction Estimator in Birmingham

Job Description

Construction Estimator \nMidlands Region | Hybrid Working | Salary Negotiable\n\nWe are partnering with one of the UK's leading privately-owned Construction and Interiors businesses to recruit an experienced Estimator to support projects across the Midlands region.\n\nWith more than 170 years of industry heritage, our client is recognised as one of the UK's top employers, delivering sustainable, community-focused projects across both the public and private sectors. Known for innovation, flexible working, and a people-first culture, they continue to shape environments that create a lasting positive impact.\n\nYou'll become part of a collaborative and passionate preconstruction team that plays a vital role in the continued success of the business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering high-quality, accurate cost planning while identifying innovative ways to add value throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nAs an Estimator, you will manage commercial activities with a strong level of technical and financial expertise, ensuring projects are accurately priced and aligned with customer requirements, legislation, and business objectives.\n\nYou'll be responsible for pricing selected trades from first principles using agreed company outputs, preparing detailed handover documentation for delivery teams, and completing project take-offs to the required level of detail, including SMM7 standards where appropriate.\n\nProjects typically range from £10m to £150m+ across sectors including: Education, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, Leisure, Blue Light, No two projects are the same.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs an Estimator, you will:\n\nPreparing robust and accurate cost plans through all design gateways up to target price stage\nEnsuring project costs align with scope, client requirements, and current legislation\nCollaborating with the wider preconstruction team to secure and convert tender opportunities\nSupporting customers and design teams with affordability advice and value-led solutions\nIdentifying project risks and opportunities, providing practical and cost-effective recommendations\nProducing and managing detailed project take-offs (SMM7 / NRM2 / building quantities)\nAssessing alternative design solutions and presenting value-engineered options to clients\nSupporting change control processes throughout RIBA stages, including costing design changes\nPreparing comprehensive cost information packs for project handover to delivery teams\nLeading procurement scheduling and developing strong supply chain relationships\nReviewing supply chain performance alongside operational teams\nCoordinating with design leads to ensure all consultant and statutory fees are captured within tender submissions\nUsing customer insight and data-driven decision-making to deliver effective commercial solutionsWhat We're Looking For\n\nTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:\n\nProven experience delivering two-stage tenders and pricing all work packages\nStrong knowledge of a variety of construction methods\nExperience managing costs, programme, and quality against project targets\nThe ability to accurately interpret drawings and technical specifications\nExcellent numerical and analytical skills\nA valid CSCS card\nExperience using Conquest Estimating Software or similar systems\nExperience carrying out quantity take-offs to SMM7 standardsIf you're looking to play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and innovative construction projects across the Midlands, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nApply online today for a confidential discussion