Overview
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Estimator Salary
£30,000 - £40,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- Wales -- Torfaen -- Torfaen -- Pontypool Job Type
Permanent Posted
Monday, March 23, 2026
We’re working in partnership with a well-established and growing client in the construction sector to recruit an Estimator to join their team in Pontypool. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen analytical mindset and a passion for delivering accurate, competitive tenders to play a key role in shaping project success from the outset.
The Role
As an Estimator, you’ll be instrumental in the early stages of projects—interpreting technical drawings, preparing detailed costings, and supporting the overall bid strategy to help secure new business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Interpret technical drawings and specifications
2. Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs), pricing models, and tender submissions
3. Liaise with suppliers, analyse quotations, and support tender strategy
4. Contribute to value engineering and risk assessment processes
About You
5. Previous experience in an estimating role (construction or steel preferred)
6. Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings
7. Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail
8. Confident communicator, able to liaise across technical and commercial teams
What’s on Offer
9. Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000
10. Opportunity to develop within a supportive and growing business
11. Clear progression pathway with increasing responsibility
Your Career Progression
12. Month 1: Get up to speed with internal systems and support live tenders
13. Month 3: Manage smaller tenders independently
14. Month 6: Take ownership of larger tender packages and contribute to bid strategy
15. Month 12: Become a key contributor to work-winning activity
If you’re looking to take the next step in your estimating career with a forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you.
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