Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Demolition Estimator to join an established Pre-Construction team within a growing and diversifying demolition and enabling works contractor.

This is more than a traditional estimating position. The successful candidate will play a key role in pricing a diverse portfolio of demolition, decommissioning, enabling and associated works across the UK.

You will be involved throughout the pre-construction process, from early contractor engagement and initial cost planning through to the preparation and submission of detailed tenders.

As the business continues to expand into a range of specialist and technically demanding sectors, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant projects across Defence, Nuclear, Regeneration, Infrastructure, Heavy Industrial and other complex environments.

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for demolition, decommissioning, enabling and associated works.
• Review and interpret complex tender documentation, specifications, drawings, schedules and associated information.
• Develop robust and commercially viable pricing strategies.
• Produce detailed bills of quantities, cost plans, resource requirements and tender submissions.
• Assess project methodologies, sequencing, programmes and associated construction risks.
• Liaise with operational, engineering, commercial and pre-construction teams to develop competitive and deliverable tenders.
• Obtain, review and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions, assumptions and commercial considerations.
• Undertake site visits and pre-tender assessments where required.
• Contribute to the development of project programmes and preliminary costings.
• Ensure estimates are comprehensive, competitive and aligned with the proposed delivery methodology.
• Support the preparation of tender presentations and client clarification responses.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and ensure all tender documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Assist with post-tender negotiations, value engineering and commercial reviews where required.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with market conditions, labour, plant, material and subcontractor costs.

• Proven experience working as a Demolition Estimator or within a closely related estimating role.
• Strong technical understanding of demolition, deconstruction, dismantling and enabling works.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, scopes of work and complex tender documentation.
• Understanding of demolition methodologies, sequencing, temporary works and associated risks.
• Experience developing project programmes and resource requirements.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor and supply-chain pricing.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational, engineering and commercial teams.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.

• Experience with in Defence, Nuclear, Infrastructure, Regeneration or Heavy Industrial sectors.
• Experience working on complex or technically challenging demolition projects.
• Relevant construction, engineering or commercial qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience with estimating, quantity surveying or commercial software.
• Understanding of CDM, health and safety and environmental requirements within demolition projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Commercial judgement - understanding project costs, risks, margins and opportunities.
• Technical expertise - strong knowledge of demolition and enabling methodologies.
• Analytical ability - confidence working with detailed technical and commercial information.
• Attention to detail - ensuring estimates and tender submissions are accurate and comprehensive.
• Communication - able to clearly present pricing, assumptions and methodology to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Teamwork - comfortable working closely with operations, engineering, procurement and commercial teams.
• Organisation - capable of managing several tenders simultaneously while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Problem solving - able to identify challenges and develop practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Commercial awareness - understanding market conditions, supply-chain trends and project-specific risks.

• The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex and prestigious demolition and enabling projects.
• A key position within a growing and diversifying business.
• Exposure to a wide range of specialist sectors and project types.
• A supportive, collaborative and professional…