Estimator in City

Think Recruitment; City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator for a key role in Cardiff. The successful candidate will price refurbishment, maintenance and social housing projects, review drawings and contract docs, and prepare competitive tenders.

You will manage multiple tenders with strong cost awareness and supplier coordination. The role requires proven estimator experience in construction/refurbishment, with excellent attention to detail and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the construction/refurbishment sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, materials and subcontractor pricing.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Confident communicating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Experience with estimating/tendering software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive estimates, tenders and quotations.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documentation.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure successful tender submissions.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Estimator experience

Tendering

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Communication

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Estimator

Location: Cardiff
Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 per annum

One of our established principal contractors are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with a strong background in construction, particularly someone experienced in pricing refurbishment, maintenance or social housing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive estimates, tenders and quotations.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documentation.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure successful tender submissions.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

About You

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the construction/refurbishment sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, materials and subcontractor pricing.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Confident communicating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Experience with estimating/tendering software is desirable.