Estimator - Midlands - Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all project costs align with scope, client requirements, and current legislation

• Collaborate with the wider preconstruction team to secure and convert tender opportunities

• Produce accurate and robust cost plans through all design stages up to target price

• Provide guidance to design teams and advise clients on affordability

• Identify risks and value engineering opportunities, proposing effective solutions

• Assess and price alternative design options where required

• Manage and complete detailed quantity take-offs (SMM7 / NRM2 level)

• Prepare comprehensive cost handover documentation for delivery teams, including:

  • Bills of quantities

  • Tender submissions

  • Supply chain quotations and comparisons

• Lead procurement scheduling and develop strong supply chain relationships

• Support change control processes, assessing cost implications across design stages

• Contribute to design development by advising on cost impacts and budget alignment

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience delivering two-stage tenders, including pricing all work packages

• Strong knowledge of a range of construction methods

• Experience managing cost, programme, and quality targets

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Valid CSCS card

Desirable Criteria

• HNC / NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification

• Relevant degree in construction or commercial discipline

• Experience using estimating software such as Conquest (or similar)

• Experience completing take-offs to SMM7 standard

• Working towards professional membership (e.g. MCIOB or RICS)

Salary & Benefits

• £70,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience)

• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707.

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.