A Senior Estimator role within a respected construction consultancy’s Complex Infrastructure team in Cardiff.
You’ll develop Class 5 to Class 1 estimates, support bids and proposals, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across transport, energy, and wider infrastructure.
Flexible working, professional development, and varied project exposure are offered. Willingness to travel 2-3 working days per week/fortnight. Salary up to £70k+.
Projects for this Cardiff estimating job include transport, rail, highways, local authority works, energy, nuclear, renewables, power, water, defence, and aviation.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare estimates from early feasibility through detailed design, including first-principles build-ups
- Produce Class 5 to Class 1 estimates with clear basis-of-estimate narratives
- Complete independent quantity take-offs using recognised methods of measurement
- Use client benchmarks, in-house and market data to form and validate estimates
- Assess indirects, preliminaries, and overheads; structure estimates to agreed CBS/WBS formats
- Contribute to bids, proposals, and work-winning activity as needed
- Participate in peer reviews and quality assurance prior to submission
- Present outputs clearly to internal stakeholders and clients; address queries and clarifications
- Support risk/contingency development with project controls and QS teams
- Maintain estimating data, norms, and lessons learned for continuous improvement
- Use industry estimating software and standard office applications competently
Desired Skills and Experience
- 5-10 years of experience as an Estimator within infrastructure (e.g, rail, highways, energy, water) on the consultancy or contractor side is ideal
- Strong grasp of measurement, take-off, and first-principles build-ups
- Confidence in stakeholder engagement and excellent client-facing abilities
- Understanding of risk, uncertainty, and contingency within budgets and cost forecasts
- Ability to structure cost breakdowns and manage indirect costs
- Stakeholder management skills; comfortable engaging designers, engineers, and project managers
- Familiarity with estimating tools and benchmarking approaches; data-driven mindset
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction or similar (or equivalent experience)
- Working towards/holding chartership (RICS, ACostE, AACE, ICE) is desirable
- Eligibility for security clearance may be advantageous on certain projects
Employing Company Overview and Profile
Maxim Recruitment is seeking an Estimator for a highly regarded construction consultancy delivering estimating and cost advisory services across flagship UK infrastructure programmes.
The business promotes a collaborative culture, structured professional development, and a diverse project portfolio spanning transport, energy, and complex infrastructure.
A full client overview will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
- Professional development and chartership support
Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position
0116 473 5358
(Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)
and get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches.
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