Job Description
Preconstruction Surveyor / Estimator
Cardiff | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits
We are partnering with one of the UK’s leading privately-owned Construction and Interiors businesses to recruit a Preconstruction Surveyor / Estimator to support projects across the region
With more than 170 years of industry heritage, our client is recognised as one of the UK’s top employers, delivering sustainable, community-focused projects across both the public and private sectors. Known for innovation, flexible working, and a people-first culture, they continue to shape environments that create a lasting positive impact.
As a Preconstruction Surveyor / Estimator, you will play a key role within the preconstruction team, delivering accurate and high-quality early-stage cost planning quantities and Stage 4 Bills of Quantities within agreed bid timescales.
Projects typically range from £10m to £150m+ across sectors including: Education, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, Leisure, Blue Light, No two projects are the same.
Preconstruction Surveyor / Estimator Key Responsibilities
- Accurately undertake project take-offs to produce detailed cost plans and Bills of Quantities.
- Deliver measurement outputs in line with agreed tender and bid programmes.
- Measure works in accordance with SMM7 (Standard Method of Measurement 7th Edition).
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications with a high degree of accuracy and commercial awareness.
- Utilise industry software including:
- Microsoft Excel
- Bluebeam
- Conquest estimating software
- Support the wider preconstruction team to ensure commercially robust and technically accurate submissions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice within the estimating and preconstruction function.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an organised and detail-focused professional who possesses:
- Previous experience in a measurement, estimating, or surveying role within the construction industry.
- Strong technical and commercial understanding of construction measurement.
- Experience producing cost plans and Bills of Quantities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced preconstruction environment.
If you’re looking to play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and innovative construction projects across the Midlands, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply online today for a confidential discussion.