Civils Estimator – Tenders & Bids Specialist

The Shore Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shore Group is recruiting an Estimator for its Civils Division. Based in Hove, the role focuses on tendering and securing civil projects, producing accurate cost estimates, and shaping bid strategies with operational teams.

Ideal candidates have civil engineering experience across infrastructure, groundworks, highways or rail, with strong numeracy, commercial insight and negotiation skills. This permanent, full-time position offers career growth within a growing civils division.

Qualifications

• Ideally degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in an Estimator role within civil engineering, infrastructure, groundworks, main contracting, highways, rail, or a related construction environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and pricing principles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for civil engineering projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Conducting take-offs and quantity measurements from drawings and technical information.
• Obtaining and evaluating quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Producing detailed pricing schedules, cost plans, and tender submissions.
• Identifying commercial opportunities, value engineering options, and project risks.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the tender process.
• Supporting bid presentations and post-tender negotiations.
• Maintaining and developing supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Assisting with handovers to project delivery teams following successful tender awards.
• Keeping informed of market trends, material costs, and industry developments.

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

The Shore Group is recruiting an Estimator for its Civils Division. Based in Hove, the role focuses on tendering and securing civil projects, producing accurate cost estimates, and shaping bid strategies with operational teams.

Ideal candidates have civil engineering experience across infrastructure, groundworks, highways or rail, with strong numeracy, commercial insight and negotiation skills. This permanent, full-time position offers career growth within a growing civils division.