Estimator – Demolition & Remediation
Department
Estimating
Reporting to
Pre-Contracts Director
Location
Birmingham (Head Office)
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Role Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join a well-established demolition and remediation contractor delivering projects ranging from £100k to £20m+ across the UK.
The Estimator will play a critical role in the pre-construction and tendering process, supporting the business in securing new work through accurate, competitive, and well-considered bids. Working closely with the Bid Manager and wider pre-contracts team, the role will involve producing cost estimates, programmes, and methodologies for both competitive tenders and budget enquiries.
This position sits at the heart of the business and directly contributes to its continued growth and success.
Key Responsibilities
Review and assess tender information issued by client teams
Work with the Bid Manager to establish tender deliverables and strategy
Attend site visits to fully understand scope, constraints, and methodology requirements
Collaborate with CAD technicians to develop methods of work and outline programmes
Identify specialist subcontract packages and obtain competitive quotations
Analyse subcontractor returns, closing gaps and managing risk and opportunity
Measure works and produce basic Bills of Quantities
Price works from first principles, including labour, plant, and materials
Build composite rates and price both tender and budget enquiries
Price site preliminaries accurately
Develop basic programmes with operational input
Attend tender adjudication meetings and adjust bids following management feedback
Manage and respond to post-tender queries from clients
Maintain accurate records and ensure smooth handover of secured projects to delivery teams
Skills, Experience & Behaviours
Previous experience within the demolition and/or construction sector
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident problem-solver with a proactive approach
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Customer-facing mindset with professional stakeholder engagement
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Understanding of scheduling and basic programming principles
Strong record-keeping skills to support live project handovers
What’s on Offer
Office-based estimating role within an established national contractor
Exposure to a wide range of demolition and remediation projects
Key position within a growing pre-contracts team
Long-term stability and opportunity to develop within the business
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