Senior Estimator

Sphere Solutions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions, Cardiff-based recruiter, is representing a leading Tier 1 main contractor seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their Cardiff team. The role focuses on pre-construction, cost planning, and tender submissions for major projects up to £80m.

You will collaborate with pre-construction, commercial and operations, manage tender processes, analyse drawings, and deliver competitive cost estimates within tight deadlines, contributing to successful wins and long-term career

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Estimator in construction.
• Experience with main contractor or Tier 1 contractor preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement, cost planning, and tendering.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects.
• Managing the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Analyzing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Supporting bid strategies and contributing to successful project wins.

Skills

Tendering experience

Cost estimation

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Multiple tenders management

Job description

Senior Estimator

Location: Cardiff, South Wales

Salary: Excellent salary and benefits package

Sector: Construction / Building

Employer: Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor

Senior Estimator - Cardiff

Are you an experienced Senior Estimator looking for your next career move in Cardiff?

We are working with a highly regarded, award-winning Tier 1 main contractor who is looking to appoint an ambitious and experienced Senior Estimator to join their established team, based from their Cardiff office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and forward-thinking construction business with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, with individual project values reaching up to £80 million.

Offering an excellent salary and benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced construction professional looking to work on major projects within a respected Tier 1 contractor.

The Role - Senior Estimator

As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction and estimating function, taking responsibility for the preparation and submission of competitive tenders across a range of major construction projects.

You will work closely with the wider pre-construction, commercial and operational teams to ensure accurate cost planning, robust tender submissions and successful project procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects.
• Managing the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Analysing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Supporting bid strategies and contributing to successful project wins.
• Ensuring all estimates are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Requirements - Senior Estimator

• Previous experience working as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within the construction industry.
• Experience with a main contractor or Tier 1 contractor would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and procurement processes.
• Experience pricing and tendering medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines.

What’s on Offer?

• Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to join an award-winning Tier 1 main contractor.
• Exposure to major construction projects valued up to £80 million.
• Established and experienced pre-construction team.
• Excellent long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to work on some of the region's most significant construction projects.
• Cardiff office location.

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