Demolition Estimator: Pre-Construction Tender Lead

DCS Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator to join its pre-construction team. You will price a diverse portfolio of demolition, decommissioning, enabling and associated works across the UK, supporting early contractor engagement and tender submissions.

The role offers exposure to Defence, Nuclear, Regeneration and other complex environments, with opportunities for career progression in a growing contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Demolition Estimator or in a closely related estimating role.
• Strong understanding of demolition, deconstruction and enabling works.
• Ability to interpret tender documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Understanding of demolition methodologies, sequencing and risks.
• Experience developing project programmes and resource requirements.
• Experience with subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for demolition and enabling works.
• Review tender documentation and develop pricing strategies.
• Produce bills of quantities, cost plans and tender submissions.
• Assess methodologies, sequencing, and construction risks.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and suppliers to develop tenders.
• Maintain estimating records and tender documentation to a high standard.
• Support post-tender negotiations and value engineering.
• Stay updated on market costs and trends.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Technical knowledge

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Construction qualification

Job description

DCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator to join its pre-construction team. You will price a diverse portfolio of demolition, decommissioning, enabling and associated works across the UK, supporting early contractor engagement and tender submissions.

The role offers exposure to Defence, Nuclear, Regeneration and other complex environments, with opportunities for career progression in a growing contractor.