Estimator – High-Value Builds | Car Allowance + Flexible Hours

Bimplus; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Generous holiday

Professional development support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Randstad CPE in the UK is seeking a commercially minded Estimator to join the pre-construction team covering Hampshire and the South Coast. You will drive tenders from initial receipt through to submission and handover, ensuring value and competitive proposals.

The role requires proven Estimator experience with a UK main contractor, pricing on £1m-£15m+ projects, and proficiency in Conquest/Causeway and Excel. A HNC/HND or QS/Construction Management degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator for UK main contractor
• Pricing experience on £1m-£15m+ projects
• Proficient in estimating software (Conquest/Causeway) and Excel

Responsibilities

• Analyze tender documents, drawings and specs to understand scope and risk
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for two-stage, single-stage and framework tenders
• Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate quotations for value and compliance
• Lead mid-tender and post-tender meetings with clients, design teams and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with bid management and planning teams to craft competitive, high-value proposals

Skills

Estimator experience

UK main contractor

Tender pricing

Excel proficient

Education

HNC/HND

Degree in QS

Tools

Conquest

Causeway

Excel

Job description

Randstad CPE in the UK is seeking a commercially minded Estimator to join the pre-construction team covering Hampshire and the South Coast. You will drive tenders from initial receipt through to submission and handover, ensuring value and competitive proposals.

The role requires proven Estimator experience with a UK main contractor, pricing on £1m-£15m+ projects, and proficiency in Conquest/Causeway and Excel. A HNC/HND or QS/Construction Management degree is preferred.