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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Candidate RequirementsEssential
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience within 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.
Skills and Competencies
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.
What the Role Offers
- 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 working environment.
- Recognition for technical and commercial expertise.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to play a significant role in the continued growth and development of the business.
The Ideal Candidate
This position would suit an experienced Demolition Estimator who is looking for a fresh challenge and wants to work on increasingly complex and high-profile projects.
You will be commercially astute, technically knowledgeable and confident in taking ownership of tenders from initial review through to submission. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced pre-construction environment and be able to build effective relationships across operational, engineering, commercial and supply-chain teams.
Most importantly, you will be someone who wants to contribute to the continued growth of a specialist contractor and play a genuine role in securing and delivering the next generation of major demolition, decommissioning and regeneration projects.
Application
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant demolition estimating experience and suitability for the role.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Pay: £65,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
