Estimator

TipTopJob; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company car

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension (up to 6% match)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Maternity/adoption leave 26 weeks full

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting on behalf of a Tier 1 contractor in Southampton for an Estimator. The role centers on first-principles tendering and close collaboration with bid managers, designers and supply chain partners to craft winning solutions.

You will lead tenders, coordinate input from procurement, engineering and commercial teams, build strong subcontractor relationships, and highlight value engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator in a main contractor environment (Tier 1 or 2).
• Degree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Proficient in industry-standard estimating software (Conquest or Causeway).

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders from first principles with accuracy and competitiveness.
• Coordinate input from procurement, engineering and commercial teams.
• Engage with subcontractors to secure market rates and innovative solutions.
• Identify and manage project risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Deliver tender handovers to project delivery teams.

Skills

First principles estimating

Communication

Bid leadership

Supply chain engagement

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HND/HNC in QS

Tools

Conquest

Causeway

Job description

Estimator : Tier 1 Contractor Southampton

Location: Southampton

Contract: Full:Time, Permanent

Sector: Construction and Infrastructure

Employer Status: Investors in People Platinum

The Opportunity

Are you a precision:driven Estimator looking to join a Tier 1 contractor that actually values your work:life balance?

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be the backbone of the commercial strategy. You wont just be crunching numbers:youll be a key collaborator, working closely with bid managers, designers, and supply chain partners to create winning solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• First:Principle Estimating: Manage and prepare tenders from first principles, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Bid Leadership: Coordinate and challenge input from the wider team, including procurement, engineering, and commercial departments.
• Supply Chain Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors to secure the best market rates and innovative solutions.
• Risk and Opportunity: Identify, assess, and manage project risks while highlighting value:engineering opportunities.
• Handovers: Deliver comprehensive tender handovers to the project delivery teams to ensure a seamless transition from won to built.

About You

• We are looking for someone who is technically sharp but also a great communicator.
• Experience: Proven track record as an Estimator within a main contractor environment (Tier 1 or Tier 2).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of first:principles estimating and a solid grasp of modern construction techniques and H and S requirements.
• Qualifications: Degree educated (preferred) or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in industry:standard estimating software (e.g., Conquest or Causeway).

Why This Role?

They are an Investors in People Platinum employer, meaning they put people at the absolute heart of what they do and is a supportive, flexible, and professional environment.

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive Salary: Plus car allowance or company car scheme.
• Work:Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and a generous 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy 5 more.
• Health and Future: Private medical insurance, an enhanced contributory pension (up to 6 match), and life assurance (4x salary).
• Family First: Market:leading family:friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave.
• Professional Growth: they pay for one professional membership per year and offer structured support for RICS/CIOB chartership.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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