Estimator

BMSL Group Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Long-term career progression

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd in Cardiff is recruiting an Estimator to join its growing refurbishment division. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial and industrial projects across South Wales and the South West.

This role requires reviewing drawings, take-offs, obtaining quotations, identifying risks and value engineering opportunities, and liaising with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within refurbishment, fit out, commercial, industrial or build contracting environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical information.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive and organised approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Produce take-offs and pricing schedules.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings where required.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support project handovers following successful tender awards.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Negotiation

Detail oriented

Organised

Job description

Estimator - Cardiff
Competitive Salary (depending on level of experience)

An established and growing refurbishment contractor is looking to recruit an Estimator to join its Cardiff office.

Operating across South Wales and the South West, the company delivers a diverse range of commercial and industrial refurbishment, fit out and construction projects for an established portfolio of clients. With a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business where your contribution will have a direct impact on future project wins.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the pre-construction team, working closely with senior management to prepare competitive tenders and support the continued growth of the business.

The Role

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Producing take-offs and pricing schedules
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identifying project risks and value engineering opportunities
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Supporting project handovers following successful tender awards

Projects typically include:

• Commercial refurbishments
• Office fit outs
• Industrial unit and warehouse refurbishments
• Dilapidation works
• Roofing and cladding packages
• General construction and improvement works

About You

To be considered for this role you will need estimating experience within refurbishment, fit out, commercial, industrial or build contracting environments.

You may currently be working as an:

• Estimator
• Senior Estimator
• Assistant Estimator
• Quantity Surveyor with estimating responsibilities

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous estimating experience within the construction industry
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• The ability to interpret drawings and technical information
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive and organised approach
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer?

• Salary depending on experience
• Company pension
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a busy and growing contractor with an excellent reputation

If you are an Estimator looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful contractor delivering a varied portfolio of commercial and industrial projects, we would like to hear from you.