Estimator / Senior Estimator

Nicholas Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior Estimator to join its commercial team. The ideal candidate will prepare and lead cost estimates for groundworks projects, analyze documentation, and collaborate with various stakeholders. This role offers opportunities for long-term career progression and competitive benefits, including a salary, car allowance, and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial groundworks or civil engineering required.
• Strong technical understanding of groundworks, drainage, and foundations.
• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and commercial awareness needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead detailed cost estimates for groundworks projects.
• Analyze drawings and specifications for comprehensive tenders.
• Work closely with various teams for project success.

Skills

Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator

Strong technical understanding of groundworks and civil engineering

Excellent numeracy and attention to detail

Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Excel

Confident communicator

Job description

Are you an experienced estimator looking to take the next step in your career? Nicholas Associates are working with reputable, long-serving groundworks contractor who are looking for a Senior Estimator to strengthen the commercial team and help driving success across large-scale developments.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you'll play a pivotal role in the pre‑construction process, leading the pricing and tendering for commercial groundwork packages ranging from 1m to 20m+. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and project managers to develop accurate and competitive bids.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead detailed cost estimates for groundworks and civil engineering projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive tenders
• Work closely with the commercial, technical, and operational teams
• Attend pre‑ and post‑tender meetings with clients and internal stakeholders
• Identify risk and opportunity in tender submissions

About You

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in commercial groundworks or civil engineering
• Strong technical understanding of groundworks, drainage, foundations, roads, and external works
• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
• Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Confident communicator, capable of leading tender presentations and negotiations

What’s on Offer

• A respected position within a long‑established, financially secure company
• Opportunities to work on flagship UK projects
• Supportive team environment with long‑term career progression
• Competitive salary, car allowance, pension scheme, and bonus

Apply now with your CV and cover letter, or contact John Ashcroft at (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.