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Brook Street; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus scheme

Company phone and laptop

Long-term career progression

Supportive and growing business

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting an experienced Estimator for a growing specialist contractor based in Bedwas, South Wales. The role focuses on preparing accurate quotations, handling enquiries from initial enquiry through to handover, and building strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

You will contribute to a diverse range of commercial, industrial and educational projects across Wales and the South of England, ensuring competitive pricing while supporting value engineering and efficient

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within construction or a related industry.

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.
• Ensure a smooth handover from Sales to Contracts teams.
• Review project costs upon completion to support continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction knowledge

Measuring drawings

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

AI-assisted tools

Tools

AI-assisted tools

Job description

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
• 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?

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Company phone and laptop
• 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.

Please Apply ASAP

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.