Estimator

Bridgestaff Group; Swansea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £55,000

Discretionary package to be discussed

Job summary

Bridgestaff Group in Swansea is recruiting an experienced Estimator to join a growing construction business. You will prepare competitive tenders, review drawings and prepare cost estimates for public and private sector projects.

The role requires strong take-off, cost-planning and negotiation skills, proficiency in Excel and estimating software, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Experience preparing tenders for public/private sector projects.
• Strong take-off, measurement and cost-planning skills.
• Commercial awareness including risk assessment and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive and commercially sound tenders for public and private sector projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Complete accurate quantity take-offs and measurement exercises.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender breakdowns and pricing schedules.
• Obtain, assess and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Analyse labour, material, plant and subcontract costs.
• Identify tender-stage risks, opportunities and cost savings.
• Undertake value engineering to improve competitiveness.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, viable and on time.
• Maintain estimating records, cost information and supplier databases.
• Support tender reviews and handover of successful bids to operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across estimating and tendering processes.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Cost planning

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Excel

Estimating software

Education

Quantity surveying qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Estimator

Bridgestaff Group | Swansea | Construction

Salary:

Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience

Package:

Additional benefits to be discussed

The Opportunity

Bridgestaff Group is recruiting an experienced Estimator on behalf of an established and growing construction business in Swansea.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join a business with an active project pipeline and play an important role in securing new work, preparing competitive tenders and supporting profitable growth.

Working across public and private sector opportunities, you will be responsible for reviewing tender documentation, completing accurate quantity take-offs, obtaining subcontractor quotations and developing commercially robust cost estimates.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical estimating skills with commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively to deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive and commercially sound tenders for public and private sector projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Complete accurate quantity take-offs and measurement exercises.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender breakdowns and pricing schedules.
• Obtain, assess and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Analyse labour, material, plant and subcontract costs.
• Identify tender-stage risks, commercial opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Undertake value engineering to improve competitiveness and project value.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and internal teams to clarify requirements.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, commercially viable and delivered within deadlines.
• Maintain estimating records, cost information and supplier databases.
• Support tender reviews and the handover of successful bids to operational teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across estimating and tendering processes.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as an Estimator within the construction industry.
• Experience preparing tenders for public and/or private sector projects.
• The ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong quantity take-off, measurement and cost-planning skills.
• Experience obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Good commercial awareness, including risk assessment and value engineering.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software.
• A relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Additional package to be discussed.
• The opportunity to join a growing construction business.
• Exposure to a varied pipeline of public and private sector tenders.
• A role where your estimating expertise can directly contribute to business growth.
• The opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the business.