Estimator
Salary: Competitive + Company Car/Car Allowance + Bonus Scheme
Location: Caerphilly, South Wales
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a successful and expanding specialist contractor operating across Wales and the South of England. Working on commercial, industrial and education projects, you'll play a key role in securing new business and supporting the delivery of high-quality construction and infrastructure solutions.
Projects include fencing and gates, perimeter security, acoustic barriers, rail infrastructure and bespoke metalwork. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business.
The Role
You will be responsible for preparing accurate quotations, managing enquiries from initial enquiry 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
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