Salary: £35000 – £50000/annum Car or allowance, medical, bonus
Permanent – Full Time
Construction
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
date posted: 2026-05-09 14:44:36
Assistant Estimator €“ Main Contractor
📠Birmingham (with flexible working)
💰 £35,000 – £50,000 (DOE) + Package + Clear Progression
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, privately-owned main contractor with a strong regional presence and an impressive growth trajectory.
This is one of those businesses that€™s genuinely hard to ignore right now. The company is built on solid foundations with a long-standing reputation for quality and delivery. More recently, they€™ve demonstrated exceptional growth€”launching a new regional operation and they€™ve already delivered £150m worth of projects, built up a £400m forward order book, and are targeting a £1bn pipeline.
The team is firmly in growth mode, and those joining now will play a key role in shaping what the business becomes. They are also delivering some of the region€™s most significant and high-profile schemes, offering excellent exposure for anyone looking to develop their career.
Due to this continued success, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Estimator to join their expanding Pre-Construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in estimating, with clear support, structured development, and fast-track progression on offer.
You don€™t necessarily need to come from a traditional estimating background. The business is open to individuals from Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or other construction-related disciplines who are looking to transition into a pre-construction/estimating role.
The Role:
You€™ll be supporting the Estimating team across a diverse range of projects, gaining exposure to the full tendering process while working closely with experienced senior professionals.
Key responsibilities include:
* Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions
* Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
* Supporting with take-offs and bill of quantities
* Liaising with the supply chain to obtain competitive quotations
* Helping to build up cost plans and pricing strategies
* Contributing to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives
What€™s on Offer:
* A clear pathway for progression within a growing pre-construction team
* Exposure to major, high-profile regional projects
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to transition into estimating from other construction roles
* Long-term job security with a strong pipeline of work
About You:
* Background in construction (e.g. QS, Engineering, or similar)
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Keen interest in pre-construction and estimating
* Ambitious and motivated to progress your career
* Good communication and team-working ability
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers the chance to grow quickly within a thriving and ambitious team.
