Construction Estimator – Quotation Lead, Profit Share

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Profit share scheme bonus

Continued professional development

Diverse projects exposure

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in South Wales. You will own the estimating process from site surveys to producing quotations, specs and Bills of Materials, ensuring projects are priced accurately and commercially viable.

You will liaise with customers, contractors and internal teams to ensure timely, well-documented submissions and a strong focus on margins and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience estimating construction works.
• Experience using CAD and strong knowledge of drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of construction legislation, standards and requirements.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills; Sage 200 would be advantageous.
• CSCS, IOSH, SMSTS or a higher-level qualification would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations and estimates in line with customer requirements, agreed SLAs and company profit margins.
• Attend customer meetings and carry out detailed site surveys to understand project requirements, site restrictions and specifications.
• Review drawings, specifications and project information to develop accurate scopes of work and pricing.
• Produce detailed Bills of Materials, ensuring the required materials, tools, plant and equipment are available ahead of project commencement.
• Support the wider team with new business opportunities, customer meetings and contract retention through a high level of service and commercial awareness.

Skills

Construction estimating

CAD

Excel

Sage 200

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in South Wales. You will own the estimating process from site surveys to producing quotations, specs and Bills of Materials, ensuring projects are priced accurately and commercially viable.

You will liaise with customers, contractors and internal teams to ensure timely, well-documented submissions and a strong focus on margins and customer satisfaction.