Estimator

Randstad Construction & Property; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Estimator for commercial construction. This office-based role requires you to own tenders from enquiry through submission, with strong contract knowledge across JCT Design & Build and NEC.

You will conduct cost take-offs, manage subcontractor quotes, use Viewpoint 4P for documentation, and collaborate with the wider team to ensure a clean handover after bid award.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience as an Estimator within commercial build/construction.
• Proven track record of independently managing tenders from start to finish.
• Practical understanding of JCT Design & Build and NEC contract suites.
• Experience using Viewpoint 4P (or similar document management software).
• Fully office-based role in Gateshead with local regional project focus.

Responsibilities

• Tender Management: Autonomously lead and manage tenders from receipt of enquiry to final submission and client presentation.
• Costing & Take-Offs: Analyze tender documentation, prepare accurate material and labor take-offs, and produce detailed bills of quantities.
• Contract Analysis: Review contract conditions and apply robust commercial/contractual understanding across JCT D&B and NEC frameworks.
• Subcontractor & Supplier Enquiries: Obtain, compare, and negotiate competitive subcontractor tenders and material supply quotes.
• Document Management: Utilize Viewpoint 4P to manage project correspondence, tender packages, and commercial records.
• Handover & Team Collaboration: Work closely with the wider commercial and operational teams to ensure seamless project handovers upon successful bid award.

Skills

Tender management

Autonomy

Contract knowledge

Viewpoint 4P

Tools

Viewpoint 4P

Job description

Job Title: Estimator - Commercial Construction

Location: Gateshead (Office-based)

Position: Full-time / Permanent

Salary/Package: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Estimator with 5 to 6 years of commercial construction experience in Gateshead.

In this office-based role, you will take full ownership of your own tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover. You will work across a variety of commercial build projects, applying strong analytical skills and robust contract knowledge across JCT Design & Build and NEC contract forms.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender Management: Autonomously lead and manage tenders from receipt of enquiry to final submission and client presentation.

• Costing & Take-Offs: Analyze tender documentation, prepare accurate material and labor take-offs, and produce detailed bills of quantities.

• Contract Analysis: Review contract conditions and apply robust commercial/contractual understanding across JCT D&B and NEC frameworks.

• Subcontractor & Supplier Enquiries: Obtain, compare, and negotiate competitive subcontractor tenders and material supply quotes.

• Document Management: Utilize Viewpoint 4P to manage project correspondence, tender packages, and commercial records.

• Handover & Team Collaboration: Work closely with the wider commercial and operational teams to ensure seamless project handovers upon successful bid award.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 5-6 years of experience as an Estimator within commercial build/construction.

• Tender Autonomy: Proven track record of independently managing tenders from start to finish.

• Contract Knowledge: Practical understanding and application of JCT Design & Build and NEC contract suites.

• Software/Systems: Experience using Viewpoint 4P (or similar document management software).

• Location: Fully office-based role in Gateshead with local regional project focus.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.