Senior Estimator - #2188120

Senior Estimator

Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Salary: Excellent salary and benefits package
Sector: Construction / Building
Employer: Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor

Senior Estimator – Cardiff

Are you an experienced Senior Estimator looking for your next career move in Cardiff?

We are working with a highly regarded, award-winning Tier 1 main contractor who is looking to appoint an ambitious and experienced Senior Estimator to join their established team, based from their Cardiff office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and forward-thinking construction business with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, with individual project values reaching up to £80 million.

Offering an excellent salary and benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced construction professional looking to work on major projects within a respected Tier 1 contractor.

The Role – Senior Estimator

As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction and estimating function, taking responsibility for the preparation and submission of competitive tenders across a range of major construction projects.

You will work closely with the wider pre-construction, commercial and operational teams to ensure accurate cost planning, robust tender submissions and successful project procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects.

• Managing the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.

• Analysing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.

• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.

• Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

• Supporting bid strategies and contributing to successful project wins.

• Ensuring all estimates are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Requirements – Senior Estimator

• Previous experience working as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within the construction industry.

• Experience with a main contractor or Tier 1 contractor would be advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and procurement processes.

• Experience pricing and tendering medium to large-scale construction projects.

• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.

• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

• The ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines.

What's on Offer?

• Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to join an award-winning Tier 1 main contractor.

• Exposure to major construction projects valued up to £80 million.

• Established and experienced pre-construction team.

• Excellent long-term career prospects.

• Opportunity to work on some of the region's most significant construction projects.

• Cardiff office location.

Apply Now – Senior Estimator, Cardiff

If you're an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator looking to take the next step in your construction career, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join a leading construction business offering an excellent working environment, major project exposure and a competitive remuneration package.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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