About the job

Description

Estimator – Construction Projects

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 plus car allowance

Type: Full-time | Permanent

We’re representing a highly regarded construction company with an expanding portfolio of work. They are currently looking for a skilled and proactive Estimator to join their team and support the continued growth of their Building Projects division.

This role offers a high level of autonomy and the chance to be part of a collaborative estimating team, working on a wide range of projects across the education, healthcare, housing, and commercial sectors.

About the Role:

As Estimator, you will be responsible for pricing a variety of new build, refurbishment, and extension projects typically ranging from £100k to £5m. You will play a key role in tender evaluations, pricing strategies, and preparing accurate cost plans, with the full support of the senior management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate tender enquiries to identify opportunities, risks, and contractual considerations
• Prepare bills of quantities and schedules of work from drawings, specifications, and site visits
• Price all elements of the works accurately, obtaining and comparing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare detailed tender reports for adjudication by senior leadership
• Collaborate with the wider bid team to ensure timely, professional tender submissions
• Engage in post-tender negotiations, value engineering, and contract finalisation
• Produce handover packs for successful tenders to support delivery teams
• Work closely with the Business Development team to support future project opportunities

What We're Looking For:

• Strong technical understanding of general construction methods and practices
• Proven experience preparing accurate and competitive quotations in a main contractor environment (projects £100k to £5m)
• Experience with both traditional and design & build tenders
• Solid understanding of JCT contracts and procurement frameworks

Qualifications:

• HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field (desirable)
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as MCIOB or MRICS (desirable)