Senior Estimator - Cardiff (Tier 1 Contractor)

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

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