Estimator

Estimator - Civils Division - The Shore Group

Location: Hove, East Sussex
Salary: Candidate Lead
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About The Shore Group

The Shore Group is a 240 million multi-service company that has evolved significantly since its foundation as a construction recruitment business in 2008. Through strategic growth and diversification, we have become a sector-driven service provider delivering innovative solutions across the construction, fitout, property, retail, civils, aviation, and data centre sectors.

As our Civils division continues to grow, we are looking to recruit an experienced and commercially astute Estimator to join our team based in Hove. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of medium to large-scale civil engineering projects across Sussex and the surrounding areas, supporting the continued expansion of our civils business.

The Role

The Estimator will play a pivotal role in the successful tendering and securing of new civils projects. You will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive cost estimates, identifying opportunities and risks, and collaborating with operational teams to develop winning bid strategies.

We welcome applications from Estimators with experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, groundworks, highways, main contracting, rail, or other relevant construction sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for civil engineering projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Conducting take-offs and quantity measurements from drawings and technical information.
• Obtaining and evaluating quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Producing detailed pricing schedules, cost plans, and tender submissions.
• Identifying commercial opportunities, value engineering options, and project risks.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the tender process.
• Supporting bid presentations and post-tender negotiations.
• Maintaining and developing supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Assisting with handovers to project delivery teams following successful tender awards.
• Keeping informed of market trends, material costs, and industry developments.

Requirements

• Ideally degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in an Estimator role within civil engineering, infrastructure, groundworks, main contracting, highways, rail, or a related construction environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and pricing principles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software packages.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a growing 240 million multi-service business with an excellent industry reputation.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of civils and infrastructure projects across Sussex and the South East.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A genuinely nice, collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Long-term career stability within an expanding division.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Estimator seeking an opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious civils contractor, we'd like to hear from you. Whether your background is in civil engineering, infrastructure, man contracting, highways, groundworks, or general construction, this role offers the chance to contribute to exciting projects while developing your career with The Shore Group.