Estimator: Construction & Value Engineering Lead

Hunter Selection; 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

Hunter Selection are seeking an experienced Estimator in Caerphilly to join a renowned manufacturer of special-purpose equipment. The role focuses on accurate estimating, site surveys, and value engineering to deliver competitive bids.

You will take-off drawings, negotiate with customers, and coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to keep prices up to date. A strong team approach and cost-review capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of Estimating
• Ideal candidate will have previous experience working with large contractors
• Experience of construction processes (instructions, variations, mobilisation costs and retentions)
• Ability to take off drawings
• Experience of working within a team to ensure a full handover from Sales to Contracts
• Ability to carry out costing reviews upon completion of a job

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Estimating

Take-off drawings

Negotiation

Purchasing liaison

Supplier liaison

Teamwork

Job description

Hunter Selection are seeking an experienced Estimator in Caerphilly to join a renowned manufacturer of special-purpose equipment. The role focuses on accurate estimating, site surveys, and value engineering to deliver competitive bids.

You will take-off drawings, negotiate with customers, and coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to keep prices up to date. A strong team approach and cost-review capabilities are essential.