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Senior Estimator
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Senior Estimator
Up to £80,000 + 20% bonus
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Company Overview:
Owen Gardner Talent is a specialist recruitment partner to the UK property and construction sector. We work with ambitious organisations that are shaping the future of residential development, providing expert talent to drive their success.
Our client is a fast-growing residential developer with a reputation for delivering high-quality homes across the Midlands. The organisation is entering an exciting phase of expansion and they're looking to strengthen their commercial team accordingly.
Position Overview:
To support this growth, our client is looking for a Senior Estimator (or an experienced Estimator ready to step up) to join their commercial team based at their HQ in Staffordshire. Reporting into the Estimating Lead, this role will focus on viability assessments across both the business. You'll play a key part in identifying the most commercially viable paths for upcoming developments, combining analytical rigour with strategic thinking.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare and deliver 2D and 3D land appraisals to support land bids and early-stage planning.
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Build and maintain an evolving cost library to support accurate forecasting and benchmarking.
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Assess land opportunities to determine the most profitable development strategies.
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Review drawings, specifications, and costs with a critical eye to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
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Work collaboratively with internal teams to solve commercial challenges creatively and strategically.
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Support the wider team with cost planning, value engineering, and early-stage viability analysis.
About You:
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Experienced in residential estimating, ideally with exposure to both private and partnership-led developments.
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Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple active sites.
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A confident communicator who enjoys collaborating across disciplines (land, technical, commercial).
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Proactive, self-motivated, and excited to grow within a forward-thinking business.
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Experience in 2D/3D appraisal tools and cost systems is advantageous.
Why Join Our Client?
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Be part of a business with a clear vision and significant growth trajectory.
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Join a friendly, close-knit commercial team that values collaboration and initiative.
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Excellent potential for progression as the business expands.
If you're an experienced Estimator or an ambitious Estimator ready to step up, this is your chance to join a fast-moving developer with a strong reputation and real momentum. Apply today to find out moreBefore You Apply
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