Estimator

Walker & Sloan; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional contractor based in Cardiff seeks an experienced Estimator to provide competitive pricing for their projects across various sectors including commercial and education. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating, able to support the commercial team with accurate cost plans and manage multiple tenders effectively. This role offers a salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 plus additional benefits including a car allowance, professional development, and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Car allowance / vehicle options

Genuine development and progression prospects

Holiday + wellbeing benefits

Pension & healthcare support

Supportive, professional regional team environment

Qualifications

• Estimating experience with a regional or main contractor is essential.
• Must be able to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders.
• Experience across refurbishment and new-build will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Producing cost plans, estimates and BOQs for a range of schemes.
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers for quotation analysis.
• Supporting value engineering and commercial risk assessments.
• Preparing tender submissions and pricing breakdowns.
• Working alongside operational and commercial teams.

Skills

Estimating experience with a regional or main contractor

Ability to measure, price and analyse multiple construction disciplines

Strong mathematical skills

Organisational and communication skills

Job description

Estimator

Location: Cardiff

Sector: Regional Contractor

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Package

The Opportunity

A brilliant opportunity to join a well‑established regional contractor delivering projects across commercial, education, industrial and residential sectors. As an Estimator, you'll support accurate and competitive pricing for refurbishment and new‑build schemes, helping secure profitable workloads across South Wales and beyond.

You’ll join a stable, experienced commercial team where your estimating expertise will be valued and where career progression can naturally follow.

Role Overview

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.


• Producing cost plans, estimates and BOQs for a range of schemes.


• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers for quotation analysis.


• Supporting value engineering and commercial risk assessments.


• Preparing tender submissions and pricing breakdowns.


• Working alongside operational and commercial teams to ensure viable bids.


• Handover support to delivery teams upon project award.

About You

• Estimating experience with a regional or main contractor.


• Ability to measure, price and analyse multiple construction disciplines.


• Knowledge of subcontract markets, supply chain rates and pricing strategy.Strong mathematical, organisational and communication skills.


• Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders.


• Experience across refurbishment and new‑build will be beneficial.

Company Profile

You’ll join a reputable contractor known for repeat business and long‑term partnerships with developers, private clients and public bodies. The culture promotes collaboration, reliability and ongoing professional development, with the commercial team playing a key role in the company’s success.

What’s in it for you?

• 💰 £50,000 - £60,000 + package


• 🚘 Car allowance / vehicle options


• 📈 Genuine development and progression prospects


• 🌴 Holiday + wellbeing benefits


• 🏥 Pension & healthcare support


• 🤝 Supportive, professional regional team environment

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with regional contractors throughout Wales and the South West, handling all applications with complete confidentiality.