Estimator – Construction & Value Engineering (Company Car)

Energy Jobline CVL; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Company phone

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Estimator in Caerphilly to support a renowned manufacturer of special-purpose equipment. The role focuses on estimating costs, performing site surveys, and offering value-engineering ideas to optimise bids and project outcomes.

You will take off drawings, negotiate with customers, and coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to keep prices current. You will also handle incoming enquiries and oversee the handover from Sales to Contracts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of Estimating.
• Experience with large contractors.
• Experience of construction processes (variations, mobilisation costs, retentions).
• Ability to take off drawings.
• Experience working with a team for Sales to Contracts handover.
• Ability to carry out costing reviews after a job.

Responsibilities

• Estimating.
• Site surveys.
• Value-engineering to customers.
• Take off drawings (measuring fence lines and gate sizes).
• Negotiating with customers.
• Liaising with purchasing to ensure prices are up to date.
• Liaising with suppliers for prices.
• Taking incoming enquiry calls.
• Take ownership of the handover process.

Skills

Estimating

Site surveys

Value engineering

Take-off drawings

Negotiation

Purchasing liaison

Supplier liaison

Inquiries handling

Handover process

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Estimator in Caerphilly to support a renowned manufacturer of special-purpose equipment. The role focuses on estimating costs, performing site surveys, and offering value-engineering ideas to optimise bids and project outcomes.

You will take off drawings, negotiate with customers, and coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to keep prices current. You will also handle incoming enquiries and oversee the handover from Sales to Contracts.