Preconstruction Surveyor / Estimator

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cardiff

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-05-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English