Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as an Estimator on a full-time permanent basis
Culture and Environment
You can expect a workplace where communication is open, honest, and respectful where everyone’s voice is heard, and transparency is key. Collaboration is second nature here, with teams working closely across the business to achieve shared goals and deliver the best outcomes. There’s a genuine commitment to high standards, with a focus on quality, continuous improvement, and supporting people to do their best work. Integrity underpins everything, decisions are made with honesty and accountability, creating a culture of trust and respect. It’s a supportive, high-performing environment where people feel valued and motivated to succeed.
Personality
We’re on the lookout for a detail-driven and commercially minded Estimator who knows their way around construction projects. If you’re someone who thrives on accuracy, takes pride in producing clear, competitive tenders, and enjoys working closely with project teams, this could be the perfect next step. You’ll be confident working with drawings, specs, and subcontractor quotes, and have a sharp eye for identifying risks and opportunities within a bid. Strong communication is key, whether you're negotiating with suppliers or collaborating internally, you’ll be the kind of person who builds trust through clarity and reliability. If you bring a proactive mindset, solid industry knowledge, and a genuine passion for getting things right from the start, we’d love to hear from you.
Reward:
* 22 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
* Pension Scheme
* Private Health Care
* Free Parking
* Car Allowance
* Working Hours Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm
* Company Laptop and Mobile Phone
Job Role:
* Projects range from £250k to £4m
* Ensuring all deliverables are completed within required timescales
* Building up all costs for the works, including: Prelims, Temporary works, Designing requirements for Design & Build (D&B) tenders
* Preparing and sending out subcontract and material enquiries
* Liaising with supply chain during the estimating process
* Liaising with our design and operations teams to determine the tender strategy
* Producing bills of quantities at tender stage where required
* Managing the estimating schedule
* Liaising with clients throughout the estimating process
* Carrying out estimating site surveys
* Chairing tender kick-off meetings and tender adjudication meetings
Skills and experience:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to read and interpret project specifications and drawings
* Experience in construction estimating
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Proficiency in relevant estimating software
* Attention to detail and accuracy
Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.