Estimator/Senior Estimator
Listed on 2026-02-11
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing
Title: Estimator / Senior Estimator
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + car allowance + strong package
Sector: Main Contractor - Fast-Track Refurb & Interiors
Start Date: Flexible / ASAP
Estimator / Senior Estimator - The Company
A highly regarded, well-run main contractor with a strong reputation in the fast-track refurbishment and interior fit-out space. The business is growing steadily, wins repeat work, and is genuinely known as a great place to work. Low churn, sensible leadership, and a supportive commercial and pre-construction team.
Projects are typically interior-led refurbishments, delivered at pace, with a professional and well-organised approach to tendering and delivery.
Estimator / Senior Estimator- The Role
An excellent opportunity for an Estimator or Senior Estimator from a main contracting background to take ownership of tenders across fast-track refurbishment projects.
You’ll be responsible for pricing works from first principles, managing subcontractor enquiries, analysing returns, and working closely with the wider pre-construction and delivery teams to secure work.
Conquest experience would be useful but is not essential - strong main contracting estimating experience is the key requirement.
Key Responsibilities- Preparing detailed cost plans and tender submissions
- Producing competitive, accurate estimates from drawings and specifications
- Managing subcontractor packages and tender returns
- Value engineering and cost optimisation
- Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal teams
- Supporting bid strategy and handover into delivery
- Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a main contractor
- Background in refurbishment / interiors or fast-track projects
- Commercially astute with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working at pace without sacrificing accuracy
- Conquest experience beneficial but not essential
- £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
- Car allowance + full benefits package
- Stable workload with a strong pipeline
- Supportive, down-to-earth management team
- Genuine long-term progression in a good business
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