Freelance Estimator – Commercial Tender Lead

O'Neill & Brennan; Newport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neill & Brennan is seeking a Freelance Estimator or Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to lead pricing and tendering for commercial works in South Wales / South West. The role requires independence, strong commercial contracting knowledge and proven experience with schedules of rates.

The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates, review drawings and tender documentation, price labour, materials and subcontract packages, and liaise with clients and suppliers to support ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator or combined Quantity Surveyor / Estimator.
• Strong background working within commercial contracting.
• Experience producing and working with Schedules of Rates – highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to independently price and tender commercial works.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates and competitive tenders for commercial works.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive tenders for commercial works.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Complete take-offs and price labour, materials and subcontract packages.
• Produce and work with Schedules of Rates.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities during the tender process.
• Liaise directly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and operational teams.
• Maintain accurate tender and estimating documentation.
• Support wider commercial requirements where appropriate.

Skills

Estimator

Quantity Surveyor

Tendering

Pricing

Schedules of Rates

Job description

O’Neill & Brennan is seeking a Freelance Estimator or Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to lead pricing and tendering for commercial works in South Wales / South West. The role requires independence, strong commercial contracting knowledge and proven experience with schedules of rates.

The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates, review drawings and tender documentation, price labour, materials and subcontract packages, and liaise with clients and suppliers to support ongoing projects.