Redditch
Estimator Location: Birmingham Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (dependent on experience) + package We are working with a well-established, privately owned civil engineering contractor with a turnover exceeding £100m and a strong track record of sustained growth. The business has built a reputation as a market leader within residential infrastructure, delivering large-scale schemes for major UK housebuilders. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued expansion, they are now looking to appoint an Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Birmingham About the company This contractor operates a self-delivery model, giving them greater control over quality, programme, and cost across their projects. They have an excellent reputation in the market, with a high level of repeat business and long-standing client relationships. They are forward-thinking in their approach, investing in modern technology such as GPS machine control and digital surveying, while also maintaining clear sustainability objectives, including a commitment towards net zero. Alongside this, they have built a young, ambitious, and driven team, creating a dynamic environment where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership, and progress quickly within the business. The business prides itself on its people-first culture, offering genuine opportunities for progression within a growing and dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities • Preparing detailed cost estimates for civil engineering and groundworks projects, • Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation, • Producing accurate take-offs and pricing schedules, • Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations, • Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options, • Supporting bid submissions and pre-construction activities, • Working closely with commercial and operational teams Requirements • Experience as an Estimator within civil engineering or groundworks, • Strong understanding of pricing, tendering, and pre-construction processes, • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, • Strong analytical and numerical skills, • Excellent communication and organisational abilities, • Ambition to grow within a high-performing team Why Apply? • Join a high-growth business with a strong pipeline of work, • Work on large-scale residential infrastructure projects, • Be part of a forward-thinking company investing in technology and sustainability, • Clear progression opportunities within a supportive, people-focused culture, • Competitive salary and package aligned with experience