Estimator

Randstad UK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking an experienced Asphalt Surfacing Estimator for a 12-month mat cover role. The position involves accurate pricing for projects, understanding technical requirements, and maintaining client relationships. Successful candidates will have previous surfacing experience, strong IT skills, and excellent communication capabilities. The role offers competitive pay of £450-£550 per day and remote working with travel to client sites as required. Apply today for this opportunity to progress into permanent roles.

Benefits

Advice on CV

Dedicated team support

Paid holiday

Exclusive discounts

Referral bonus

Opportunity for progression

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Previous surfacing experience is essential.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Organised and ability to manage & prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Accurate pricing of all work for the Southern Region.
• Understand and interpret commercial requirements.
• Attend bid launch meetings as needed.
• Carry out customer/client visits.
• Follow up on all enquiries priced.

Skills

Surfacing experience

Ability to meet deadlines

Organised

MS Office proficiency

Familiarity with NEC Contracts

Estimating software knowledge

Confident telephone manner

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Estimating software (Causeway)

Job description

Do you have experience as a surfacing estimator?

Are you confident working on large projects?

Holcim specialise in high‑quality asphalt surfacing works and they are currently seeking an experienced Asphalt Surfacing Estimator to join their team for 12 months mat cover.

Role - Estimator

Pay - £450-£550 per day outside IR35

Location - Remote working with occasional travel to 1 of the offices and potentially client sites (based in the South)

Shift pattern - Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00

Duration - 12 months, could potentially be extended depending on workload

Start date - Jan

Responsibilities:

• Accurate pricing of all work for the Southern Region in line with regional & national contracting strategy
• Understanding and interpreting the commercial and technical requirements of each bid and making due allowance for all requirements that may place the company at risk or provide commercial opportunities
• Attending bid launch meetings with submissions and operational staff where required
• Carry out customer / client visit to maintain and improve good working relationships
• Following up on all enquiries priced and updating estimate log as appropriate
• Negotiate contract conditions with clients at contract letting stage
• Maintain an up to date and working knowledge of all HSEQ requirements
• Communicating with internal and external contacts in a clear and efficient manner
• Collaborating data into IT systems

Experience needed:

• Previous surfacing experience is essential
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Organised and ability to manage & prioritise workloads
• Strong IT literacy skills with MS Office
• Familiarity with NEC form of Contracts
• Familiarity with estimating software (Causeway or similar)
• Confident telephone manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Great attention to detail
• Knowledge of the industry

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a team member will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment and reference check.