Job Description
Senior Estimator
Location: Cardiff or Bristol
Permanent £85,000-£95,000 + Package
The Company:
We are working with a leading UK construction and regeneration contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team, based from either their Cardiff or Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business delivering a diverse portfolio of construction projects, with a strong focus on quality, collaboration and sustainable growth.
The Role:
As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction process, taking responsibility for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates across a range of projects. Working closely with bid teams, commercial colleagues and operational teams, you will help develop robust pricing strategies and contribute to successful tender submissions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates, tender pricing and bills of quantities for a range of construction projects.
- Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications to identify project requirements, risks and opportunities.
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
- Working collaboratively with bid managers, quantity surveyors, planners and operational teams throughout the tender process.
- Identifying commercial risks, value engineering opportunities and alternative construction solutions.
- Supporting the development of tender strategies and presenting pricing proposals to senior stakeholders.
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
- Contributing to continuous improvement across estimating processes, systems and procedures.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator with a strong background in the construction industry and the ability to manage tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience in an estimating role with a Tier 1 contractor
- A strong understanding of construction methods, procurement routes and commercial principles.
- Experience preparing estimates for medium to large-scale construction projects.
- Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
What's on Offer?
The opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking construction business with a varied project portfolio offering exposure to a range of construction schemes.
The flexibility to be based from either the Cardiff or Bristol office.
A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.