Estimator

Role overview

This is a permanent full-time position of 37.5 hours per week based in Cardiff, within the South West & Wales region. The role focuses on work for the Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council New Housing Partnership from the Cardiff office.

Reporting to the Managing Estimator, you will prepare land and tender appraisals promptly while aiming to maximise land value, development margin, and return on capital employed. You will be part of a growing pre-construction team that provides commercial input to estimating activities across the region and builds strong working relationships with internal delivery teams and supply-chain partners.

What the role involves

• Assist the estimating team in identifying risk and applying commercial standing instructions.
• Help ensure commercial opportunities are fully captured and that the company’s interests remain protected.
• Produce accurate and timely estimates and pre-acquisition studies, making full use of the housebuilder appraisal system.
• Prepare subcontract enquiries on time for bid submissions where needed, and resolve outstanding issues before land appraisal sign-off.
• Visit sites for new prospects and live developments to better understand construction methods and site conditions.

What we are looking for

Applicants should have prior experience in a comparable estimating role and the commercial awareness needed to improve value recovery, control costs, and manage cash effectively. Strong Excel knowledge is required, along with the ability to build and interpret financial reports. A sound understanding of subcontract orders and buying processes is also important. Previous use of estimating software and strong IT skills would be beneficial, though not essential.

A current full driving licence is essential for this post.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus linked to KPI results
• 26 days of holiday
• Life assurance cover
• Pension provision
• Private medical insurance
• Option to buy extra holiday
• Access to a discounts portal
• Cycle to Work scheme and an electric vehicle scheme
• Digital GP service
• Employee assistance support programme
• Sharesave scheme

About the employer

The company is an Investors in People Gold award employer and is recognised as a leading UK provider of mixed-tenure affordable homes, with a strong reputation for innovation and quality in housing development and regeneration.

The business is committed to strengthening the communities it serves, delivering quality homes for real people, and supporting its own people through talent development. Its culture encourages colleagues to make decisions locally and regionally, challenge the status quo, and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals in an inclusive environment.