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With more than 170 years of industry heritage, our client is recognised as one of the UK's top employers, delivering sustainable, community-focused projects across both the public and private sectors. Known for innovation, flexible working, and a people-first culture, they continue to shape environments that create a lasting positive impact. You'll become part of a collaborative and passionate preconstruction team that plays a vital role in the continued success of the business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering high-quality, accurate cost planning while identifying innovative ways to add value throughout the project lifecycle. As an Estimator, you will manage commercial activities with a strong level of technical and financial expertise, ensuring projects are accurately priced and aligned with customer requirements, legislation, and business objectives. You'll be responsible for pricing selected trades from first principles using agreed company outputs, preparing detailed handover documentation for delivery teams, and completing project take-offs to the required level of detail, including SMM7 standards where appropriate. Projects typically range from £10m to £150m+ across sectors including: Education, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, Leisure, Blue Light, No two projects are the same. The Role As an Estimator, you will: Preparing robust and accurate cost plans through all design gateways up to target price stage Ensuring project costs align with scope, client requirements, and current legislation Collaborating with the wider preconstruction team to secure and convert tender opportunities Supporting customers and design teams with affordability advice and value-led solutions Identifying project risks and opportunities, providing practical and cost-effective recommendations Producing and managing detailed project take-offs (SMM7 / NRM2 / building quantities) Assessing alternative design solutions and presenting value-engineered options to clients Supporting change control processes throughout RIBA stages, including costing design changes Preparing comprehensive cost information packs for project handover to delivery teams Leading procurement scheduling and developing strong supply chain relationships Reviewing supply chain performance alongside operational teams Coordinating with design leads to ensure all consultant and statutory fees are captured within tender submissions Using customer insight and data-driven decision-making to deliver effective commercial solutions What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Proven experience delivering two-stage tenders and pricing all work packages Strong knowledge of a variety of construction methods Experience managing costs, programme, and quality against project targets The ability to accurately interpret drawings and technical specifications Excellent numerical and analytical skills A valid CSCS card Experience using Conquest Estimating Software or similar systems Experience carrying out quantity take-offs to SMM7 standards If you're looking to play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and innovative construction projects across the Midlands, we'd love to hear from you. 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