Estimator - Tier 1 Contractor Southampton
Location: Southampton Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Construction & Infrastructure | Employer Status: Investors in People Platinum
The Opportunity
Are you a precision-driven Estimator looking to join a Tier 1 contractor that actually values your work-life balance?
Wea re working with an industry leading business who's team is a hub of innovation, delivering high-profile public and private sector projects across the South. They are looking for an experienced Estimator to join the "Work Winning" team, taking a lead role in preparing robust, competitive tenders from first principles.
The Role
As an Estimator, you will be the backbone of the commercial strategy. You won't just be "crunching numbers"-you'll be a key collaborator, working closely with bid managers, designers, and supply chain partners to create winning solutions.
Your Key Responsibilities:
First-Principle Estimating: Manage and prepare tenders from first principles, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
Bid Leadership: Coordinate and challenge input from the wider team, including procurement, engineering, and commercial departments.
Supply Chain Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors to secure the best market rates and innovative solutions.
Risk & Opportunity: Identify, assess, and manage project risks while highlighting value-engineering opportunities.
Handovers: Deliver comprehensive tender handovers to the project delivery teams to ensure a seamless transition from "won" to "built.
About You
We are looking for someone who is technically sharp but also a great communicator.
Experience: Proven track record as an Estimator within a main contractor environment (Tier 1 or Tier 2).
Knowledge: Strong understanding of first-principles estimating and a solid grasp of modern construction techniques and H&S requirements.
Qualifications: Degree educated (preferred) or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
Tech Savvy: Proficient in industry-standard estimating software (e.g., Conquest or Causeway).
Why This Role?
They are an Investors in People Platinum employer, meaning they put people at the absolute heart of what they do and is a supportive, flexible, and professional environment.
What's in it for you?
Competitive Salary: Plus car allowance or company car scheme.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and a generous 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy 5 more.
Health & Future: Private medical insurance, an enhanced contributory pension (up to 6% match), and life assurance (4x salary).
Family First: Market-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave.
Professional Growth: they pay for one professional membership per year and offer structured support for RICS/CIOB chartership.
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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.
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