Job Description
About the Senior Estimator Opportunity:
PSR Solutions are working with an established Tier 1 Main Contractor in Birmingham to find a driven and commercially astute Senior Estimator. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a business with strong momentum, a growing reputation in the market, and a clear plan for sustainable growth.
The company operates on Public Sector projects, delivering high-quality new-build schemes typically valued between 20m and 100m. They are now looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with a Senior Estimator who can bring both technical expertise and strategic thinking to the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the estimating process for new-build projects
- Prepare accurate cost estimates from first principles across all disciplines
- Lead on both single and two-stage tender submissions
- Work closely with directors, pre-construction, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure estimates are competitive, detailed, and aligned with the business strategy
- Engage with the supply chain to obtain quotations and ensure accurate market rates
- Contribute to value engineering and risk management discussions during tender development
- Support in refining systems and processes within the estimating function as the company grows
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a main contracting environment
- Strong understanding of construction methods, procurement routes, and market rates
- Ability to manage complex tenders independently from initial enquiry through to submission
- Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal and external teams
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business with ambition and energy
Why Join This Company?
- Join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
- Be part of a tight-knit, ambitious team where your input will shape the future direction of the business
- Career progression opportunities as the pre-construction team evolves
- Competitive salary up to 95,000 and benefits package
- Open, supportive working environment with genuine autonomy and responsibility
Apply now or get in touch with Joe Rowell at PSR Solutions for a confidential discussion.
