Estimator

23 hours ago

Llantrisant CF XT, United Kingdom Facilitate Group Ltd Full time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Estimator to join our team, with a primary focus on building, refurbishment, and shop-fitting projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full costing process, producing accurate estimates, and generating detailed Bills of Quantities to support tender submissions and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates for building, refurbishment, and shop-fitting projects from initial enquiry through to tender submission

  • Oversee and manage the costing of jobs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and commercial viability

  • Analyse drawings, specifications, schedules, and other tender documents

  • Generate, measure, and complete Bills of Quantities (BOQs)

  • Identify labour, material, plant, and subcontract costs, ensuring current market rates are applied

  • Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations

  • Liaise with project managers, site teams, clients, architects, and suppliers to clarify scope and pricing

  • Assess project risks and value-engineering opportunities

  • Maintain estimating databases, cost plans, and historical pricing information

  • Assist with post-tender negotiations and handover to the delivery team

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as an Estimator within building, refurbishment, and/or shop-fitting sectors

  • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations

  • Experience producing and working with Bills of Quantities

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

  • Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Excel (or similar tools)

  • Good communication and stakeholder-management skills

Qualifications (Desirable)

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline

  • Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, RICS) advantageous but not essential

Personal Attributes

  • Commercially aware and results-driven

  • Able to work independently and manage multiple tenders simultaneously

  • Proactive, reliable, and deadline-focused

Salary & Benefits Package

  • Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

  • Pension Scheme

  • Private Medical Cover

  • Flexible Working Arrangements

  • Opportunity for Career Development and Progression

  • Support for training and professional development

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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