Facilities Estimator

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment in South Wales is seeking an experienced Estimator to join an established and growing business. You will be responsible for accurate quotations, site surveys, and developing pricing from drawings and specifications to support project bidding.

The role requires strong construction estimating experience, CAD proficiency, and a commercial mindset to ensure viable bids and margins.

Qualifications

• Previous experience estimating construction works.
• Experience using CAD and knowledge of drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of relevant construction legislation, standards and requirements.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills; Sage 200 would be advantageous.
• CSCS, IOSH, SMSTS or a higher-level qualification would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations and estimates in line with customer requirements, agreed SLAs and company profit margins.
• Attend customer meetings and carry out detailed site surveys to understand project requirements, site restrictions and specifications.
• Review drawings, specifications and project information to develop accurate scopes of work and pricing.
• Produce detailed Bills of Materials, ensuring the required materials, tools, plant and equipment are available ahead of project commencement.
• Support the wider team with new business opportunities, customer meetings and contract retention through a high level of service and commercial awareness.

Skills

Estimating construction works

CAD

Drawings & specs

Construction legislation

Excel

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Estimator

Location: South Wales
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We're working with an established and growing business to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in construction estimating who enjoys working across the full estimating process, from carrying out site surveys and understanding customer requirements through to producing accurate quotations, specifications and Bills of Materials.

You’ll play an important role in ensuring projects are accurately priced, commercially viable and fully prepared before work begins, while building strong relationships with both new and existing customers.

This is what you’ll be doing

• Prepare accurate quotations and estimates in line with customer requirements, agreed SLAs and company profit margins.
• Attend customer meetings and carry out detailed site surveys to understand project requirements, site restrictions and specifications.
• Review drawings, specifications and project information to develop accurate scopes of work and pricing.
• Produce detailed Bills of Materials, ensuring the required materials, tools, plant and equipment are available ahead of project commencement.
• Support the wider team with new business opportunities, customer meetings and contract retention through a high level of service and commercial awareness.

This is what you’ll bring to the team

We're looking for an experienced Estimator with a strong understanding of construction projects and a commercially focused approach.

• Previous experience estimating construction works is essential.
• Experience using CAD and strong knowledge of drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of relevant construction legislation, standards and requirements.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills; experience with Sage 200 would be advantageous.
• CSCS, IOSH, SMSTS or a higher-level qualification would be desirable.

You’ll also be organised, customer-focused and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders. A strong eye for detail, good problem-solving skills and the ability to make commercially sound decisions will be important in this role.

This is what you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Private healthcare
• Car allowance
• Profit share scheme bonus
• Opportunity to work across a varied range of projects
• Regular interaction with customers and contractors
• Opportunity to contribute to new business and contract growth
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity for continued professional development