Estimator/Senior Estimator

Foresight Search Ltd

Estimator / Senior Estimator – Main Contractor (New Build Construction)

£60,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance + Package

Location: West Wales

Sector: Construction / Main Contractor / New Build

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance + Package

Start Date: ASAP / Immediate

Estimator / Senior Estimator – The Company

A leading and long-established regional main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction team.

This is a highly respected, family-owned construction business with an excellent reputation for delivering quality projects and maintaining long-term client relationships. The company has been operating successfully for many years and continues to secure a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors.

Projects are primarily new build construction schemes across sectors including commercial, education and community facilities. The business works with repeat clients and frameworks, creating a stable and consistent project pipeline.

This is a professional, well-run contractor with strong leadership, a collaborative culture and excellent staff retention.

Estimator / Senior Estimator – The Role

As Estimator or Senior Estimator you will be responsible for preparing competitive and commercially robust tenders for a range of new build construction projects.

Working as part of the pre-construction team, you will review tender information, build accurate cost plans and work closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure successful bids.

This role would suit either an experienced Estimator looking to progress or a Senior Estimator seeking a stable and respected contractor with a strong regional presence.

Estimator / Senior Estimator – Responsibilities

* Preparing detailed cost estimates for new build construction projects

* Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation

* Producing take-offs and cost plans

* Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations

* Preparing tender submissions and supporting documentation

* Identifying risks and opportunities within tender returns

* Working closely with commercial and operational teams during the bid process

* Supporting the handover of successful tenders to delivery teams

Estimator / Senior Estimator – Requirements

* Experience working as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within a construction main contractor

* Strong experience pricing new build construction projects

* Good understanding of drawings, specifications and tender documentation

* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

* Ability to work collaboratively within a pre-construction team

* Must currently live within commuting distance of the West Wales region

Estimator / Senior Estimator – Package

* £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience

* Car allowance

* Benefits package

* Long-term career opportunity within a well-established contractor

* Supportive and collaborative working environment