Estimator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A general contractor in the UK is looking for an Estimator to join their team in Portsmouth. This full-time role involves preparing estimates and providing commercial support for projects valued from £100,000 to £3 million across the South of England. Successful candidates will have experience as a Quantity Surveyor or in a similar role, strong cost control skills, and the ability to prepare accurate tenders. The position offers a competitive salary range and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Statutory benefits including pension

Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or similar commercial role.
• Background within a contractor environment.
• Ability to prepare accurate tenders, valuations and contractual documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, tenders and pricing documents for projects up to £3 million.
• Carry out detailed take-offs, measurement and cost planning.
• Provide commercial support during live projects including valuations, variations and cost reporting.

Skills

Measurement skills

Cost control

Commercial reporting skills

Communication

Job description

Our client, an ambitious and growing General Contractor, is seeking an Estimator to join their team on a full‑time, permanent basis from their office in the Portsmouth area. They deliver a varied portfolio of projects ranging from £100,000 to £3 million in value across the South of England, covering refurbishment, small works and new build schemes. The role offers a blend of pre‑construction estimating and post‑contract commercial management, supporting the smooth financial delivery of multiple projects.

Estimator Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 DOE
• Car allowance DOE
• Statutory benefits including pension, holiday entitlement and company sick pay
• Business mileage and expenses
• Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
• Stable workload and long‑term role within a supportive commercial team

Estimator Role Overview

• Prepare estimates, tenders and pricing documents for projects up to £3 million
• Carry out detailed take‑offs, measurement and cost planning
• Support procurement, analysing subcontractor quotations and assisting with selection
• Prepare bills of quantities and schedules of rates
• Provide commercial support during live projects including valuations, variations and cost reporting
• Assist in the agreement of final accounts
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Travel to sites across the South as required

Estimator Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or similar commercial role
• Background within a contractor environment
• Strong measurement, cost control and commercial reporting skills
• Ability to prepare accurate tenders, valuations and contractual documentation
• Confident communicator with good commercial awareness
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel across the South

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi‑disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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