Estimator
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £70,000 - £88,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Eastleigh, SO18 2HG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Estimator
Location: Near Southampton, Hampshire
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Car allowance + Benefits
About the Company
An established family-owned, award-winning main contractor with over 130 years of history across the South of England. Guided by their core prompt of
"Prompt, Polite, Thoughtful," they deliver exceptional commercial, educational, healthcare, and heritage construction projects ranging from £1m to £20m+.
The Hampshire office delivers high-profile schemes across Hampshire and the surrounding counties and they pride themselves on building strong relationships with supply chains, architects, and clients, ensuring quality and sustainability in everything thry build.
The Role
They are seeking a commercially minded
Estimator to join the pre-construction team. You will play a pivotal role in securing new business, taking tenders from initial receipt through to formal submission and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze tender documentation, design drawings, and specifications to understand scope and risk.
Prepare detailed cost estimates and net budgets for two-stage, single-stage, and framework tenders.
Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, evaluating incoming quotations for value and compliance.
Lead mid-tender and post-tender meetings with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders.
Work alongside bid management and planning teams to craft competitive, high-value proposals.
About You
Requirement
Details
Experience
Proven track record as an Estimator within a UK main contractor
Project Types
Experience pricing new build and refurbishment projects (£1m-£15m+)
Technical Skills
Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Conquest, Causeway, or similar) and Excel
Qualifications
HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (preferred)
Local Knowledge
Strong knowledge of the regional supply chain in Hampshire/South Coast
What They Offer
Salary & Package: Competitive base salary, generous car allowance, and discretionary bonus scheme.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options and generous holiday allowance.
Development: Structured career progression with ongoing professional development support.
Environment: A supportive, collaborative culture built on trust, integrity, and safety.
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.