Estimator Job at City, Cardiff Full Time NEW

Estimator

Cardiff

Office Based

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical Insurance + Progression + Training + Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a growing regional construction business offering long-term career progression, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued expansion of a leading residential construction company.

Do you have experience as an Estimator within the construction industry? Are you looking for a fresh opportunity with a well-established business that has secured a number of major new contracts and is experiencing significant growth across South Wales and the Southwest?

This established partnership housebuilder and main contractor are specialists within the residential sector. Having secured a number of major new contracts and continuing to expand across South Wales, the Southwest, and beyond, the business offers long-term stability, excellent career prospects and a collaborative working environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hardworking, supportive culture where teamwork, communication and continuous improvement are highly valued.

In this role, you will work closely with the Managing Estimator and wider pre-construction team, providing land and tender appraisals while supporting the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates. You will be responsible for identifying commercial risks and opportunities, carrying out site visits, managing subcontractor enquiries and helping maximise development margins across a range of residential and regeneration projects.

The ideal candidate will have previous estimating experience within the construction sector. Candidates need to live a commutable distance tothe office in Cardiff and have a full UK driving license.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Estimator looking to join a growing organisation with an excellent reputation, a secure pipeline of work, genuine long-term progression opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact within a thriving regional business.

The Role:
– Prepare accurate cost estimates, tender submissions and land appraisals
– Support the identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities
– Manage subcontractor enquiries and analyse returned quotations
– Carry out site visits to assess construction methods and project requirements
– Work closely with internal project teams and supply chain partners
– Maintain accurate financial and estimating records

The Person:
– Previous Estimating experience within the construction industry
– Strong commercial awareness and cost planning skills
– Good knowledge of subcontract procurement and buying processes
– Strong Excel and IT skills
– Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
– Full UK Driving Licence

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact David Freeman at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.