Senior Estimator

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.