Construction Estimator

Howells Solutions Limited • Permanent • Remote (Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • 6h ago

Construction Estimator
Midlands Region | Hybrid Working | Salary Negotiable

We are partnering with one of the UK's leading privately-owned Construction and Interiors businesses to recruit an experienced Estimator to support projects across the Midlands region.

With more than 170 years of industry heritage, our client is recognised as one of the UK's top employers, delivering sustainable, community-focused projects across both the public and private sectors. Known for innovation, flexible working, and a people-first culture, they continue to shape environments that create a lasting positive impact.

You'll become part of a collaborative and passionate preconstruction team that plays a vital role in the continued success of the business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering high-quality, accurate cost planning while identifying innovative ways to add value throughout the project lifecycle.

As an Estimator, you will manage commercial activities with a strong level of technical and financial expertise, ensuring projects are accurately priced and aligned with customer requirements, legislation, and business objectives.

You'll be responsible for pricing selected trades from first principles using agreed company outputs, preparing detailed handover documentation for delivery teams, and completing project take-offs to the required level of detail, including SMM7 standards where appropriate.

Projects typically range from £10m to £150m+ across sectors including: Education, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, Leisure, Blue Light, No two projects are the same.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will:

Preparing robust and accurate cost plans through all design gateways up to target price stage
Ensuring project costs align with scope, client requirements, and current legislation
Collaborating with the wider preconstruction team to secure and convert tender opportunities
Supporting customers and design teams with affordability advice and value-led solutions
Identifying project risks and opportunities, providing practical and cost-effective recommendations
Producing and managing detailed project take-offs (SMM7 / NRM2 / building quantities)
Assessing alternative design solutions and presenting value-engineered options to clients
Supporting change control processes throughout RIBA stages, including costing design changes
Preparing comprehensive cost information packs for project handover to delivery teams
Leading procurement scheduling and developing strong supply chain relationships
Reviewing supply chain performance alongside operational teams
Coordinating with design leads to ensure all consultant and statutory fees are captured within tender submissions
Using customer insight and data-driven decision-making to deliver effective commercial solutions

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Proven experience delivering two-stage tenders and pricing all work packages
Strong knowledge of a variety of construction methods
Experience managing costs, programme, and quality against project targets
The ability to accurately interpret drawings and technical specifications
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
A valid CSCS card
Experience using Conquest Estimating Software or similar systems
Experience carrying out quantity take-offs to SMM7 standards

If you're looking to play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and innovative construction projects across the Midlands, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online today for a confidential discussion