Estimator (Demolition Division)

  • Venatu Consulting Ltd
  • Saltley, Birmingham
  • Jul 24, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Estimator - Demolition & Remediation

Location: Birmingham (Head Office)

A well-established and growing demolition and remediation contractor is seeking an Estimator to join its dynamic and busy Head Office team in Birmingham.

The company delivers a wide range of complex and high-profile projects across the UK, with values ranging from £100k to over £20m. With a modern in-house fleet and a skilled workforce, the business self-delivers the majority of its operations nationwide.

This is a key role within the Estimating Department, where you'll contribute to securing new work by preparing competitive, accurate, and high-quality tenders, cost plans, programmes, and methodologies.

Job Description-

  • Evaluate tender documentation and client requirements

  • Conduct site visits and collaborate with CAD technicians on methodologies and sequencing

  • Develop robust cost estimates using first principles and/or composite rates

  • Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations

  • Compile pricing for site preliminaries and create basic Bills of Quantities

  • Assist the Bid Manager in preparing tender deliverables

  • Support the development of project programmes

  • Participate in adjudication meetings and manage post-tender queries

  • Handover secured bids with full documentation to the project delivery teams

Essential-

  • Proven experience in demolition or construction estimating

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines

  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

  • Capable of managing multiple tenders simultaneously

  • Knowledge of scheduling and project phasing

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

  • Professional, proactive, and well-organised

  • CCDO and CSCS no essential but preferred

Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering high-value and technically complex projects. This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a respected and expanding company in the demolition and remediation sector.