Senior Construction Estimator | Car/Allowance + Bonus

Brook Street; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Company phone

Laptop

Death in Service

Career progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Brook Street in Caerphilly, South Wales, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a growing contractor. You will prepare accurate estimates, manage enquiries from initial inquiry to handover, and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

You will measure drawings, interpret fence lines and dimensions, and provide value engineering to win and deliver projects across commercial, industrial, and education sectors.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience in construction or related industry.
• Understanding of construction processes, variations, mobilization costs, and retentions.
• Experience measuring and taking off drawings.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

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.

Skills

Estimating

Site surveys

Drawings take-off

Negotiation

Organisation

Teamwork

AI tools

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Brook Street in Caerphilly, South Wales, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a growing contractor. You will prepare accurate estimates, manage enquiries from initial inquiry to handover, and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

You will measure drawings, interpret fence lines and dimensions, and provide value engineering to win and deliver projects across commercial, industrial, and education sectors.