Demolition Estimator

Streamline Search Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Standard employee perks

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking a Demolition Estimator to join a Midlands-based contractor delivering residential, commercial, and industrial projects. You will take ownership of cost planning, tender preparation, and project budgets for demolition and enabling works, contributing to winning bids and successful project delivery.

You will analyse drawings, specs and site surveys to calculate materials, labour, plant and subcontractor requirements, working closely with project managers, site

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating or quantity surveying within demolition, construction, or civil engineering projects.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office; estimating software/CAD desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate costings, budgets, and tender submissions for residential, commercial, and industrial demolition projects
• Analyse project drawings, specifications, and site surveys to calculate materials, labour, plant, and subcontractor requirements
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, and suppliers to gather technical and commercial information
• Review and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitive and realistic pricing
• Assist in the preparation of bid documents, schedules, and reports for clients and internal stakeholders
• Maintain and update estimating records, cost databases, and project documentation
• Proven experience in estimating or quantity surveying within demolition, construction, or civil engineering projects
• Good understanding of construction methods, materials, and project costs
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with project teams, clients, and suppliers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience of estimating software or CAD packages desirable
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Skills

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Cost analysis

Reading drawings

Numerical ability

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

CAD packages

Job description

Salary: GBP65000 - GBP85000 per annum

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing Midlands-based demolition contractor, delivering complex residential, commercial, and industrial projects across the region. Known for their expertise, commitment to safety, and high-quality service, they offer a dynamic environment for ambitious professionals to contribute to high-profile projects.

Working closely with project managers and site teams, the Demolition Estimator will prepare accurate costings, tenders, and project budgets for demolition and enabling works projects. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the estimating process, gain exposure to a variety of project types, and play a key role in securing new business for a reputable and growing specialist contractor.

• Base salary: £65,000-£85,000 per year, depending on experience
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Holidays: Standard company holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package including pension scheme and other standard employee perks

All employees are directly employed and supported with a personal development programme and in-house training to further grow skills, experience, and capability within the trade

• Prepare accurate costings, budgets, and tender submissions for residential, commercial, and industrial demolition projects
• Analyse project drawings, specifications, and site surveys to calculate materials, labour, plant, and subcontractor requirements
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, and suppliers to gather technical and commercial information
• Review and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitive and realistic pricing
• Assist in the preparation of bid documents, schedules, and reports for clients and internal stakeholders
• Maintain and update estimating records, cost databases, and project documentation
• Proven experience in estimating or quantity surveying within demolition, construction, or civil engineering projects
• Good understanding of construction methods, materials, and project costs
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with project teams, clients, and suppliers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience of estimating software or CAD packages desirable
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines