Senior Estimator

Maxim Recruitment • cardiff, wales • Posted July 01, 2026

About the Role

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-h...