Senior Estimator

PSR Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions is looking for a Senior Estimator to join an ambitious contractor in Birmingham. In this role, you will manage the estimating process for new-build projects, ensuring competitive and detailed cost estimates. This opportunity offers career progression, a competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Open and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator in main contracting.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and market rates.
• Ability to manage complex tenders from enquiry to submission.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the estimating process for new-build projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates from first principles.
• Engage with the supply chain to obtain quotations.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

About the Senior Estimator Opportunity:

PSR Solutions are working with an up-and-coming Main Contractor in Birmingham to find a driven and commercially astute Senior Estimator. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a business with strong momentum, a growing reputation in the market, and a clear plan for sustainable growth.

The company operates across commercial and industrial sectors, delivering high-quality new-build schemes typically valued between 20m and 100m. They are now looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with a Senior Estimator who can bring both technical expertise and strategic thinking to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the estimating process for new-build projects
  
• Prepare accurate cost estimates from first principles across all disciplines
  
• Lead on both single and two-stage tender submissions
  
• Work closely with directors, pre-construction, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure estimates are competitive, detailed, and aligned with the business strategy
  
• Engage with the supply chain to obtain quotations and ensure accurate market rates
  
• Contribute to value engineering and risk management discussions during tender development
  
• Support in refining systems and processes within the estimating function as the company grows
  

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a main contracting environment
  
• Strong understanding of construction methods, procurement routes, and market rates
  
• Ability to manage complex tenders independently from initial enquiry through to submission
  
• Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical skills
  
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal and external teams
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business with ambition and energy
  

Why Join This Company?

• Join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
  
• Be part of a tight-knit, ambitious team where your input will shape the future direction of the business
  
• Career progression opportunities as the pre-construction team evolves
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package
  
• Open, supportive working environment with genuine autonomy and responsibility
  

Apply now or get in touch with Joe Rowell at PSR Solutions for a confidential discussion.