Cardiff
The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of accurate cost estimates, analysis of project requirements, and provision of commercial and financial insight to support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires strong analytical capability, a thorough understanding of construction and property maintenance processes within the social housing sector, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities • Prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, including labour, materials, plant, preliminaries and overheads, • Develop, manage and submit tender documentation, ensuring full compliance with specifications and strict submission deadlines, • Analyse drawings, specifications and contractual documentation to fully understand project requirements and scope, • Assist in the preparation, monitoring and control of project budgets to ensure effective cost management, • Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and operational stakeholders to ensure estimates are accurate and delivered on time, • Undertake market research to assess pricing trends, supply chain capacity and procurement strategies, • Identify commercial risks and cost-related issues, providing recommendations for mitigation and value engineering where appropriate, • Prepare detailed cost reports, financial summaries and tender documentation for internal and external stakeholders, • Support the resolution of cost, contract or valuation-related issues with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, • Proven experience in an Estimator role within construction or property maintenance, ideally within the social housing sector, • Strong understanding of estimating methodologies, cost planning and tendering processes, • Proficiency in relevant estimating and commercial software, including Microsoft Excel, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong analytical and numerical skills, • Ability to manage multiple tenders concurrently and work effectively under tight deadlines, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels