Estimator / Demolition and Construction Industry (AWDO-P14085) in Birmingham)

AWD online; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction employer in the United Kingdom seeks a Demolition Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate will prepare cost estimates, develop tender submissions, and coordinate with stakeholders across various demolition projects. Strong Excel skills and experience in the industry are essential. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a company vehicle, and additional benefits, with a focus on projects around Birmingham.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an estimating role in the demolition industry.
• Knowledge of relevant demolition health and safety policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, plan and prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare First‑Principles Estimates for demolition tenders.
• Develop Tender Method Statements aligned to pricing strategies.
• Lead Tender Submissions and compile bids.

Skills

Estimating

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Demolition Estimator

Join a successful organisation as a Demolition Estimator, preparing first-principles cost estimates, tender submissions and programmes while liaising with clients and suppliers across demolition, asbestos removal and construction projects.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Bid Estimator, Tender Coordinator, Proposals Engineer, Estimating Manager, Construction Estimator, Cost Estimator.

SALARY: Competitive + Company Vehicle + Benefits

LOCATION: Birmingham, West Midlands - Covering sites across the Midlands (expanding nationally), ideally candidates will be living in and around Birmingham.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent.

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an experienced Demolition Estimator who can develop robust cost models, outline method statements and risk registers aligned to pricing strategies.

As a Demolition Estimator you will source sub‑contractor quotes, build tender programmes, and identify commercial risks and opportunities while collaborating with clients, consultants and stakeholders. The role focuses primarily across the Midlands with potential to support projects nationally, applying strong Excel skills and Health & Safety awareness throughout.

The successful candidate will have a passion to develop their skills and will be able to work closely with more experienced colleagues, becoming a valued and senior member of the Department.

Duties

• Prepare First‑Principles Estimates: build accurate costs for demolition tenders from the ground up.
• Develop Tender Method Statements: set out assumptions, clarifications and pricing strategy alignment.
• Create Initial Programmes: coordinate with the proposed project team to sequence works and milestones.
• Assess Risks and Opportunities: highlight commercial and delivery factors within submissions.
• Source Quotations: obtain competitive prices from suppliers and sub‑contractors, including asbestos specialists.
• Lead Tender Submissions: compile, review and submit bids in conjunction with Bid Management.
• Present Proposals: discuss and refine offers with the Demolition Manager and attend post‑tender meetings.
• Stakeholder Liaison: communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and wider stakeholders.
• Post‑Contract Support: assist with commercial follow‑up and handover to delivery teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience in an estimating role in the demolition industry.
• Knowledge of relevant demolition health and safety policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, plan and prioritise workloads with strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confident stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and general IT proficiency for estimating and tender documentation.
• Enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
• Approachable and professional.

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14085