Estimator

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

Estimator - Civils Division - The Shore Group

Location: Hove, East Sussex

Salary: Candidate Lead

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About The Shore Group

The Shore Group is a £240 million multi-service company that has evolved significantly since its foundation as a construction recruitment business in 2008. Through strategic growth and diversification, we have become a sector-driven service provider delivering innovative solutions across the construction, fitout, property, retail, civils, aviation, and data centre sectors.

The Role

The Estimator will play a pivotal role in the successful tendering and securing of new civils projects. You will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive cost estimates, identifying opportunities and risks, and collaborating with operational teams to develop winning bid strategies.

We welcome applications from Estimators with experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, groundworks, highways, main contracting, rail, or other relevant construction sectors.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software packages.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a growing £240 million multi-service business with an excellent industry reputation.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of civils and infrastructure projects across Sussex and the South East.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A genuinely nice, collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Long-term career stability within an expanding division.