Fencing Estimator

BROOK STREET; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Company phone and laptop

Death in Service benefit

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Brook Street in Bedwas, South Wales, is looking for an experienced Estimator to join our growing construction division. You will prepare accurate estimates, carry out site surveys, measure drawings, and support project handover with our Contracts and Sales teams.

You will build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, apply value engineering, and negotiate contracts to secure opportunities across commercial, industrial and educational projects.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within construction or a related industry.
• Ability to measure and take off drawings accurately.
• Strong commercial awareness with negotiation skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple quotations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations for a variety of projects.
• Undertake site surveys when required.
• Measure and interpret drawings, including fence lines and gate dimensions.
• Provide value engineering solutions to customers
• Negotiate contracts and secure sales orders
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain up-to-date pricing
• Handle incoming customer enquiries and ensure smooth handover to contracts
• Review project costs to support continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships

Skills

Estimating experience

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Take-off drawings

Proactive mindset

AI tools experience

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Estimator - South Wales (Bedwas)
Salary: Competitive + Company Car/Car Allowance + Bonus Scheme
Location: Bedwas, South Wales
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Join a Growing Specialist Contractor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established and growing specialist contractor operating across Wales and the South of England. Working on a diverse range of commercial, industrial and educational projects, you'll play a key role in securing new business and supporting the successful delivery of high-quality construction and infrastructure solutions.

Projects range from fencing and gates for schools and public sector organisations through to large-scale perimeter security installations, acoustic barriers, rail infrastructure works and bespoke architectural metalwork.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to make a real impact within a successful and expanding business.

The Role

As Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive quotations, managing enquiries from initial enquiry through to project handover, and building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations for a variety of projects
• Undertake site surveys when required
• Measure and interpret drawings, including fence lines and gate dimensions
• Provide value engineering solutions to customers
• Negotiate contracts and secure sales orders
• Liaise with suppliers and the purchasing team to obtain up-to-date pricing
• Handle incoming customer enquiries
• Ensure a smooth handover from Sales to Contracts teams
• Review project costs upon completion to support continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous estimating experience within construction or a related industry
• Good understanding of construction processes, including variations, instructions, mobilisation costs and retentions
• Experience measuring and taking off drawings
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple quotations simultaneously
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment
• Confidence using modern technology and AI-assisted tools
• A proactive, driven and ambitious approach to work

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Company phone and laptop
• Death in Service benefit
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and growing business environment
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

If you're an experienced Estimator looking for your next challenge with a growing and respected contractor, we'd love to hear from you.