Estimator

PSR Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading contractor in Birmingham is seeking an Estimator to join their Pre-Construction team. The role involves leading the estimating function for demolition projects, preparing detailed cost estimates, and managing subcontractor inquiries. Ideal candidates have proven experience in demolition estimating and strong commercial understanding. The position offers a salary up to £80,000, along with benefits including a company vehicle and pension.

Benefits

Salary up to £80,000

Company Vehicle

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demolition estimating.
• Strong commercial and technical understanding.
• Ability to assess complex projects and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function for Demolition projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including materials, labour, and subcontractors.
• Identify and evaluate project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Demolition estimating

Commercial understanding

Technical understanding

Detail-driven approach

Job description

PSR Solutions are working with a market leading contractor within the Demolition Sector to recruit an Estimator to Join their Pre-Construction team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in the Birmingham.

Estimator Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function for Demolition projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to fully understand project requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates including materials, plant, labour, subcontractors, and preliminaries.
• Identify and evaluate project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractor and supplier enquiries, ensuring competitive quotations are obtained.
• Lead tender adjudication meetings, presenting costs, risks, and commercial considerations to senior management.
• Support bid submissions with written methodology, programme input, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners during pre- and post-tender negotiations.
• Ensure all estimating activities are carried out in compliance with company procedures.
• Support handover to operations teams on successful tenders, ensuring clarity of scope, risks, and assumptions.
• Mentor and support junior estimators within the department.

Estimator Requirements

• Proven experience in demolition estimating
• Strong commercial and technical understanding
• Ability to assess complex projects and work collaboratively with delivery teams
• A proactive, detail-driven approach
• In return, we offer the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects, within a supportive and professional environment where expertise is valued.

Estimator Benefits

• Salary - Up to 80,000
• Based in Birmingham
• Company Vehicle
• Company Pension

If you are interested in this Estimator role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions