Estimator

Estimator

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (dependent on experience) + package

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We are working with a well-established, privately owned civil engineering contractor with a turnover exceeding £100m and a strong track record of sustained growth. The business has built a reputation as a market leader within residential infrastructure, delivering large-scale schemes for major UK housebuilders.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued expansion, they are now looking to appoint an Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Birmingham

About the company

This contractor operates a self-delivery model, giving them greater control over quality, programme, and cost across their projects. They have an excellent reputation in the market, with a high level of repeat business and long-standing client relationships.

They are forward-thinking in their approach, investing in modern technology such as GPS machine control and digital surveying, while also maintaining clear sustainability objectives, including a commitment towards net zero.

Alongside this, they have built a young, ambitious, and driven team, creating a dynamic environment where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership, and progress quickly within the business.

The business prides itself on its people-first culture, offering genuine opportunities for progression within a growing and dynamic environment. xwzovoh

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for civil engineering and groundworks projects

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation

• Producing accurate take-offs and pricing schedules

• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations

• Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options

• Supporting bid submissions and pre-construction activities

• Working closely with commercial and operational teams

Requirements

• Experience as an Estimator within civil engineering or groundworks

• Strong understanding of pricing, tendering, and pre-construction processes

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

• Ambition to grow within a high-performing team

Why Apply?

• Join a high-growth business with a strong pipeline of work

• Work on large-scale residential infrastructure projects

• Be part of a forward-thinking company investing in technology and sustainability

• Clear progression opportunities within a supportive, people-focused culture

• Competitive salary and package aligned with experience