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Estimator - South Wales (Bedwas)
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
- 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
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?
- Competitive salary
- Company car or car allowance
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Company phone and laptop
- Death in Service benefit
- 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.