Estimator

Skilled Careers; Bartley Green; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in refurbishment seeks an experienced Estimator to manage key projects within the Commercial Department. This role offers the chance to impact pre-construction processes and work closely with various teams on grant-funded projects. You will be expected to work autonomously within a supportive environment, contributing to a close-knit team. The position is based in Birmingham with a salary between £65,000 - £80,000.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Estimator, ideally with a degree of seniority.
• Able to work autonomously while contributing to a team.
• Experience in pricing works on tight margins.

Responsibilities

• Manage around 5-6 tenders per year, each taking about 2 months to price.
• Champion bid preparation for key frameworks and negotiated work.
• Work closely with the surveying and buying teams.

Skills

Estimating

Social housing experience

Public sector refurbishment experience

Commercial awareness

Job description

Location: Birmingham • Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 • Working Pattern: Office-based with 2 days per week WFH • Permanent Role

Overview

An established and well-respected main contractor / Developer with a strong track record in residential refurbishment is looking to appoint an Estimator, ideally with a degree of Seniority. This is a newly released, business-critical role - offering the opportunity to make a real impact and shape how pre-construction is managed moving forward.

The Role

This is a purely estimating role, sitting within the Commercial Department alongside the surveying and buying teams, and reporting directly to the Commercial Director.

• Workload typically includes Kitchens, Bathrooms, Retrofit, externals, installations, and internal refit schemes, usually for Registered Providers and local councils
• All projects are grant-funded, and the focus is on high-quality, cost-effective refurbishment solutions
• Expect to manage around 5-6 tenders per year, with each typically taking around 2 months to price
• Working from Bills of Quantities, you'll play a key part in shaping the contractor's bids for key frameworks and negotiated work
• The company recognises the value of this role more each day — the current Surveyor is covering both roles, so there's urgency to hire

Ideal Candidate

• A qualified and experienced Estimator, ideally with a background in social housing or public sector refurbishment
• Comfortable working autonomously and contributing as part of a close-knit commercial team
• Methodical, commercially minded, and experienced in pricing works on tight margins and fixed budgets

Why Join?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a stable and growing, award-winning contractor with a strong reputation in the refurbishment sector.

This is a financially backed business, partnered by one of UK's biggest and most succesful Main Contractors.

Apply

If you're an experienced Estimator looking for a focused, long-term role with real autonomy - this could be the perfect fit. Apply today for a confidential chat