Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Llantwit Major



Circa £70,000 + Package



Walker & Sloan are representing a leading South Wales contractor with a strong track record in social housing, regeneration, and community-led projects. With an enviable pipeline of work secured through frameworks and repeat clients, they’re now looking for a commercially sharp Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to help drive their projects forward and strengthen the commercial team.



This role is ideal for someone with strong tendering and pre-construction experience who can also support commercial management once schemes go live. It’s a hybrid position that combines the best of both worlds — strategic bid input and hands-on project delivery.



What’s in it for you?



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Salary circa £70k + full benefits package



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Join a business with a genuine social impact, improving communities across South Wales



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Long-term stability with a secure pipeline of housing & regeneration work



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Supportive, collaborative culture where your contribution is recognised



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Career development opportunities into Commercial Manager or Estimating Lead



The role



Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:



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Leading on tender submissions, compiling competitive and accurate bids



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Preparing budgets, cost plans, valuations, and financial forecasts



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Managing cost control and contract administration on live projects



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Liaising with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure cost efficiency



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Providing strategic commercial advice to directors and project teams



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Identifying risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle



You



We’re keen to speak to candidates who have:



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Experience as a Senior Estimator, QS, or dual-role professional



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Strong knowledge of social housing / affordable housing projects



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Excellent analytical and numerical skills



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A proactive, detail-oriented approach to tendering and cost management



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Confidence in dealing with stakeholders at all levels



This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor where your commercial skills will directly influence success. If you’re looking for a role that blends estimating expertise with commercial management, this is the one