Estimator

Abatec Recruitment; Ringwood; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension 5% employer contribution

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Abatec Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator for a regional civil engineering and construction contractor based in Hampshire. You will work on infrastructure, marine, energy, water and public realm projects across the South East.

Location Ringwood with some travel; hybrid working; 40 hours per week. Salary £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience, with benefits including company car or car allowance, private healthcare, 5% employer pension and 25 days leave.

Qualifications

• Experience as an estimator in civil engineering or construction.
• Strong measurement, pricing and first-principles costing ability.
• Tendering, bid coordination and client follow-up experience.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation to ensure estimates meet client requirements.
• Measure project scope and prepare Bills of Quantities.
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build up rates from first principles and price accordingly.
• Coordinate health and safety, QA documents and programmes for tenders.
• Prepare and submit bids for adjudication with directors.
• Chair adjudication meetings and update estimates as needed.
• Submit estimates in required formats and follow up with clients.

Job description

An established and respected regional civil engineering and construction contractor is seeking a talented and experienced Estimator to join their dynamic team in Hampshire. With a strong presence across the Southcoast, South East, and Southwest, the company delivers high-quality, sustainable solutions across a broad range of sectors, including infrastructure, marine, energy, water, and public realm projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Estimator to play a key role in a varied and high-profile project portfolio. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values technical excellence, innovation, and a meticulous approach to detail, all while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

As Estimator you will:

• Tender review: Review all documentation for allocated tenders to ensure estimates meet client requirements.
• Measurement and quantities: Measure the project scope and prepare Bills of Quantities.
• Supplier and subcontractor enquiries: Issue enquiries for materials and subcontractor services as required.
• First-principles pricing: Build up rates from first principles.
• Tender coordination: Coordinate with relevant parties to ensure health and safety documentation, quality documents, programmes and method statements are prepared on time.
• Bid preparation: Compile bids for adjudication with the Director.
• Adjudication meetings: Chair adjudication meetings and update estimates to reflect agreed changes.
• Estimate submission: Submit estimates in the required format.
• Client follow-up: Follow up with clients to confirm tender outcomes and obtain feedback.
• Health, safety and environmental allowances: Stay informed of current health, safety and environmental issues, including those relevant to each tender, to ensure estimates include appropriate resources and allowances.
• Contractual compliance: Address all matters relating to contract conditions, bonds, PCCs and warranties during the tender period and adjudication.
• Commercial opportunities: Identify potential commercial opportunities within each tender.

Location: Ringwood, Hampshire (some additional travel may be required to sites, other regional offices)

Hybrid working: Our client offers some flexibility with remote working

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Salary band: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits package: Company car or car allowance, 25 days annual leave (exc. bank holidays), private healthcare, 5% employer contribution pension, plus more.