Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Eastleigh Hampshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Construction Estimator
Eastleigh
£45,000 to £50,000
Following a highly successful start to 2026 and continued expansion across the South of England, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Estimator to join a thriving and ambitious team.
This is a full-time, permanent position with flexibility to be based from offices in Portishead, Exeter, Yeovil, or Eastleigh.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in securing and delivering profitable projects by producing accurate and competitive estimates across a range of commercial building and property services works.
Key responsibilities include:
* Visiting sites and carrying out detailed assessments.
* Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, contracts, bills of quantities, and specifications.
* Preparing accurate cost estimates covering labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, and associated project costs.
* Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
* Supporting bid submissions and tender negotiations.
* Identifying opportunities to maximise value and profitability.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* A minimum of 3 years' estimating experience within the construction, commercial building, or property services sector.
* At least 2 years' post-graduate experience in an estimating role.
* Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and project delivery.
* Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
* Experience working with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
* Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
* HND, degree, or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
* Experience using Causeway estimating software.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
* A proactive, organised, and self-motivated approach.
* A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).
* Pension scheme.
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Annual Christmas shutdown.
* Employee discounts with key suppliers.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Support towards professional qualifications.
* Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
If you're an ambitious Estimator looking to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for development, we'd love to hear from you